Principal Accountant Job KMTC

Accounting Jobs, KMTC Jobs. Principal Accountant manages financial accounting and reporting operations, requiring an Accounting/Finance Bachelor’s degree, CPA-K with ICPAK registration, a management course certificate, and 9+ years finance experience (3+ as Senior Accountant/Finance Officer). Full-time role in Kenya.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:  

•  Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Senior Accountant, Senior Finance Officer or in a comparable position; 
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance option), or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;  
• Part III Certified Public Accountant (CPA – K) by Kenya Accountants and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or equivalent qualification from an accredited examination body; 
• Registered with the Institute of Public Accountants (ICPAK) or Kenya, Association of Chartered certified accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent and in good standing; 
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; 
• Proficiency in Computer application; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Developing and implementing financial regulations, policies, strategies and plans; Preparing and reviewing budgets;
• Implementing Budgetary and expenditure control; Maintaining books of accounts and financial records;
• Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets; Verifying bank reconciliation statements;
• Developing and implementing internal financial controls; Preparing financial and management reports and statements;
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial record of the college; Authorizing payments and claims within set limits as approved;
• Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligation and circulars; Managing financial risk control in the college;
• Liaising with administration to manage and maintain the college asset register; Liaising with internal and external auditors and responding to audit queries;
• Verifying records relating to Government grants and other donor funds; Monitoring of statutory deductions and remittance;
• Maintaining financial records for projects and programs; Identifying, analysing and managing of financial risk control in the college;
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on revenue collection and expenditure based on approved budgets; monitoring petty cash; and preparing periodic financial management reports.

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