QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Appointment to this position must have/be:
- Registered member of the Institute of the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or equivalent professional body;
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant field such as accounting administration;
- Served in a comparable relevant position in the Public Service or private sector for minimum of three (3) years; and
- ICT proficiency in the relevant area is mandatory.
CORE COMPETENCIES
The core competencies and skills include:
- Communication skills;
- Computerised Accounting skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Ability to attend to details; and
- Analytical skills;
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for:
- Directing, controlling and coordinating of routine and non-routine accountancy matters;
- Advising on financial policies as well as ensuring adherence to accounting principles and control of financial transactions;
- Mentoring, training and developing assigned staff members in accounting services;
- Undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services;
- Certify and verify returns, documents, vouchers and monitor revenue collections;
- Keep custody of accountable documents; and
- Any other relevant duty(ies) assigned by Management.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Candidate will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:
- National identity card;
- Academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
- Any other supporting documents and testimonials;
- Recommendations from relevant professional bodies; and
5.Candidates may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications.
6. All applications should be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.
7. Scanned copies of the stated documents must accompany the online application.
8. The Curriculum Vitae should include information on academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, membership to professional association(s), email address and telephone contacts.
9. Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“Application for the position ofAccountant 1 Officer – National Defence University-Kenya” and delivered to:
THE SECRETARY, UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
National Defence University-Kenya
P.O. Box 3812-20100
LANET, NAKURU
Online applications may be submitted via email to: [email protected]
All applications should reach National Defence University-Kenya on or before 29th April 2023 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).
