Senior Accountant

NKCC/HR.1906/A/24/11/2023

Job purpose

The Senior Accountants will be responsible for ensuring prudent and optimum utilization of Company funds and preparing financial reports. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of the Senior Officer.

Key responsibilities

•  Verify Payment vouchers and Staff Imprests in accordance with the laid down financial procedures, policies, and regulations.
•  Supervision of cash collections and banking balancing and reconciling cash books on daily basis including balancing and reconciling cash books on daily basis.
•  Verify posting of payments and receipts in the cashbook for accuracy.
•  Provide safe custody of payment vouchers and approved journal and keeping safe custody of all accountable documents.
•  Prepare and updating creditor, debtors, and general ledgers.
•  Ensure statutory deductions are remitted on time.
•  Assist in Managing the payroll for all staff including casuals.
•  Prepare Bank Reconciliation statements.
•  Assist in the budget making process and during revision of the same as per work plan.
•  Review monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
•  Review vote book entries and undertake monthly variance analysis.
•  Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualification & person specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

•  At least four (4) years relevant work experience in the Public Service or Private Sector.
•  Bachelor’s degree in business (Finance/Accounting) course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
•  Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
•  Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
•  Proficiency in computer applications

Method of Application

In addition to the Qualifications and requirements set above, successful candidates for the above positions shall be expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the above requirements are required to send their application in HARD COPIES quoting the Title and Reference Number of the position applied for on the cover letter and envelope, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, indicating current salary, copies of certificates, testimonies, and the contact information of at least three referees to:

 Chief Manager, Human Resources and Administration

New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Ltd

P.O. Box 30131 – 00100

NAIROBI.

 All applications should be sent through the above address ONLY and received not later than 5 p.m. on 8th December 2023.