Accountant I Job Garissa University College

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ADVERT NO: GaU/HR/EA/8/26: ACCOUNTANT I – GaU GRADE 12 – ONE (1) POSITION

Job Description

• Verification of payment vouchers, payment schedules, ledger postings etc in accordance with laid down rules and regulations.
• Deal with all accounting procedures and routine matters effectively
• Preparation of final accounting statements.
• Organization and management of accounting units,
• Directing, controlling and coordinating of both routine and non-routine accounting matters.
• Interpreting financial policies, budgetary control system, management of accounting methods and monthly/quarterly financial returns.
• Supervision and development of staff in the section.
• Carry out other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and;
• Should be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA – K) and a registered member of ICPAK or equivalent accounting body.
• Should have five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Should demonstrate Practical Knowledge of ICT
• Consistently demonstrated outstanding qualities for leadership, coordination and organization capabilities.
• A Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

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How to Apply

Vacancy details are available on the Garissa University website at www.gau.ac.ke. Interested applicants are required to complete the “Application for Employment” form (Form FM–HR–009) and provide full details of their educational and professional qualifications, work experience, telephone number, and e-mail address. Applicants should attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials. The application must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the Position of __” and mailed or delivered to:

THE VICE CHANCELLOR
GARISSA UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 1801-70100 GARISSA
Or can be emailed to:
recruitment@gau.ac.ke

Applications should be received at the office of the Vice Chancellor not later than 20th March 2026 at 5.00pm. Incomplete and late applications will NOT be accepted.