Salaries and Remuneration Commission Accountant Jobs in Kenya

This position is responsible for making entries into the books of account, carrying out system
reconciliations and processing of payments.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

(i) Preparation and generation of monthly and annual cash plans in IFMIS system in line with
approved budgets;

(ii) Processing of exchequer requests;

(iii) Capture of revenue in IFMIS Accounts Receivable module;

(iv) Verification of documents received for payment, ensuring that payee details are correct
and initiating payment for valid transactions in IFMIS;

(v) Transfer of duly approved payments from IFMIS to CBK Internet Banking module for
onward transmission of funds;

(vi) Capture and reconcile all General Ledger accounts in the Commission accounting system
and IFMIS and clear IFMIS suspense accounts in a monthly basis;

(vii) Reconcile IFMIS cash book to Commission’s accounting system cash book on a monthly
basis;

(viii) Management of used and unused accountable documents including ensuring proper filing
and retrieval of payment vouchers when required;

(ix) Update imprest and assets registers;

(x) Prepare audit file and necessary audit schedules as required;

(xi) Prepare monthly and quarterly expenditure analysis, budgetary draft
reports and any other reports and returns that may be required;

(xii) Carry out reconciliation for system entries, statutory deductions, supplier
payments and any other reconciliations that may be required;

(xiii) Carry out petty cash management activities including generation of cash withdrawal
requests in IFMIS, forwarding approved forms to CBK and subsequent withdrawal and
accounting of petty cash;

(xiv) Immediate receipting and banking of money received to the respective Commission’s bank
account;

(xv) Implement internal controls and examine the payment process for accuracy;

(xvi) Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to
achieve operational excellence; and

(xvii) Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to
ensure delivery of agreed targets.

Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility
N/A

II. Responsibility for Physical Assets

1. Computer

2. Office furniture and equipment

III. Decision Making / Job Influence


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

(i) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

(ii) Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment

(iii) Ability to identify customer needs, develop service standards and deliver service excellence

(iv) High level of integrity and interpersonal skills

(v) Ability to work with minimum supervision and under strict timelines

(vi) High level of attention to detail

(vii) Knowledge of relevant computer applications

(viii) Excellent analytical and communication skills

(ix) Demonstrated knowledge in accounting software and relevant computer applications

(x) Awareness of relevant Legislation and applicable standards (IPSAS, IFRS and IAS).
How to Apply

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