Accountant Job KMFRI

Accounting Jobs. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute Jobs

Job Specifications

• Participating in preparation of periodic budget(s);
• Assisting in the Institute budget making process and revision of the same;
• Maintaining and updating the vote book entries;
• Undertaking monthly variance analysis from the vote book;
• Capturing income and expenditure data in the accounting system;
• Identifying officers with outstanding balances and ascertain closing balances at the end of every month;
• Processing statutory deductions for timely submission to comply with the regulations;
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure reports for review by the management at the Centers/Stations and Headquarters;
• Preparing periodic outstanding imprest reports, cash flow reports to assist in decision making;
• Undertaking bank reconciliations;
• Verifying and Examining payment vouchers and staff imprest warrants;
• Accounting for project funds including the preparation of donor fund expenditure analysis reports for review by management;
• Maintaining and controlling financial documents by filing and storing financial reports for future retrieval and reference;
• Maintaining accountable documents.

Persons Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution, or completed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) of Kenya examinations, or its equivalent qualification;
• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Good Communication skills;
• Good Interpersonal skills and
• Good Organizational skills;

How to Apply

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