Accountant - 2 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting revenue and banking;
• Preparing expenditure reports based on approved budgets;
• Compiling and verifying records; processing accounting and transaction reports via computerised accounting systems;
• Preparing trial balance;
• Participating in preparation of final accounts;
• Maintaining and updating fixed asset register and safe keeping of invoices, receipts and accounts records;
• Posting cashbooks and undertaking bank reconciliations;
• Accounting for project funds; and
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade C+ (C plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance or Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Part II of the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized institution is added advantage;
• Membership to a relevant professional body is added advantage; and
• Proficiency in computer applications. 

Interested applicants MUST adhere to the application instructions provided below:

The applicants MUST submit their information online through filing of the form provided in the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/X9UmWDNMrZ

The applicants MUST also send their hard copy applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card.

They MUST also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to reach the Director KEFRI not later than 5 pm on Monday, 18th December 2023.

Envelopes containing the hard copy applications should clearly be marked with the position applied for and addressed to: -

The Director/CEO,

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI),

P.O. BOX 20412-00200,

City Square, NAIROBI.