Accountant Job STVCBD

Accounting Jobs, Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf Jobs.

Duties and Responsibilities

The accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and supporting sound financial management within the Institute. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate books of accounts in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
• Processing payments, receipts, and journal entries and ensuring proper coding of all transactions in the accounting system.
• Overseeing reconciliation of bank statements, ledger accounts, control accounts, and cash books on a monthly basis.
• Supporting internal and external audits by availing relevant financial documents, schedules, and explanations.
• Administering the Institute’s imprest, petty cash, and student fee accounts, ensuring proper accountability and documentation.
• Participating in budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis in liaison with departmental heads.
• Advising management on financial matters and ensuring adherence to the Institute’s financial regulations and Treasury circulars.
• Maintaining an updated fixed assets register and ensuring proper depreciation is computed and recorded.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by authority from time to time.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: B. Com (Accounting), B. Com (Finance), B. Com (Business Administration – Accounting Option), BSc. Accounting and Finance, BSc. Finance, BA. Economics and Finance, BSc. Accounting & Information Systems or an equivalent from a recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountant – CPA Part II
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant post-qualification work experience in accounting, finance, or a related field; experience in a TVET/educational institution will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated competence Proficiency in ICT and working knowledge in the use of computerized accounting systems is mandatory.

How to Apply

• All applications must be submitted with an application letter and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) indicating academic qualifications, professional qualifications, experience, membership in professional membership/licenses or licenses where applicable, valid email addresses, telephone contacts, 2 referees.
• Attach copies of certificates, national ID, evidence of professional body membership (where applicable), and other testimonials.
• Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, applicants of all genders, youth, persons living with disabilities, and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should ensure that their applications are received on or before 5:00 pm on 15th May 2026

All applications should be addressed to:

The principal/Board of Governors’ Secretary
Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf
P.O.Box 194 – 40222,
OYUGIS

NOTE:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted