Accountant I Job UOK, Kericho, Kenya

Grade 12 Two (2) Positions UOK/AD/08/01/26

Requirements

• CPA (K)
• A Master’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or its equivalent.
• Nine (9) years relevant experience of which three years must be at grade 11 or its equivalent
• Must be a registered member of ICPAK or an equivalent professional body
• Practical knowledge of ICT in relevant areas is mandatory

Duties and Responsibilities

• An Accountant is in-charge of a section/unit comprising of Assistant Accountant, Senior Account Assistants and Accounts Assistant.
• He/she will be expected to verify payment vouchers, payment schedules, ledger postings in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations.
• He/she should have a sufficient broad and detailed knowledge of accounting procedures and practices to enable him/her to deal efficiently with all routine matters with minimal supervision.
• He/she should be able to prepare Final Accounts
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. one (1) copy of application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant; age, marital status, academic and professional qualification, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificates and testimonials. The reference number for the position applied should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.

How to Apply

In addition, applicants are required to submit an electronic scanned copy of the application in PDF format, with all documents merged into one continuous file, via email to recruitment@kabianga.ac.ke. Both the hard copy and the electronic application must be received not later than 5.00 p.m. (EAT) on Tuesday, 31st August 2026.

All applications to be addressed to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
University of Kabianga
P. O. BOX 2030 – 20200
KERICHO

Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of the advertisement.

N/B: University of Kabianga is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of both gender and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants are requested to attach relevant supporting documents.