PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to this position must have/be:

1. Must be a registered member of the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or equivalent professional body;
2. A master’s degree in accounting or its equivalent from a recognised university will be an added advantage;
3. A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in accounting or its equivalent;
4. Served in a comparable relevant position in Public Service or private sector for minimum of five (5) years;
5. Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the CoK 2010;
6. ICT proficiency in the relevant area is mandatory; and
7. Management training lasting at least four (4) weeks in a recognised institution.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The core competencies and skills include:

1. Communication skills;
2. Ability to exercise due diligence;
3. Professionalism and attention to detail;
4. Analytical and problem-solving; and
5. Familiarity with financial management and budgeting software.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Principal Accountant will be responsible for:

1. Monitoring implementation of accounting standards and systems compliance;
2. Organisation of accounting services to facilitate communication, delegation of authority and setting the scope of responsibility and segregation of duties;
3. Implementation of the accounting system as a means of maintaining sound and prudent financial records, which must recognise, classify, post, summarise and report transactions;
4. Maintenance of accounting standards and integrity within the Accounts unit;
5. Supervision and development of staff in the Accounts Unit; and
6. Any other relevant duty(ies) assigned by Management from time to time.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applicants will be required to present originals of the following documents during

the interviews:

1. National identity card;
2. Academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
3. Any other supporting documents and testimonials;
4. Recommendations from relevant professional bodies; and
5. Recommendation from at least three (3) referees should be submitted separately to the address provided below.
6. Candidates may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications.
7. 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.
8. Scanned copies of the stated documents must accompany the online application.
9. 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.
10. Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:

“Application for the position of principal Accountant – 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 29^th April 2023 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).