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Principal Accountant Job NRF
Principal Accountant Job. Accounting Jobs In Kenya
Basic Salary: 96,813 X 3,873 – 100,686 X 4,027 – 104,713 X 4,712 – 109,425X 4,924 – 114,349 X 5,146 – 119,495 X 5,377 – 124,872 X5,427 – 130,299
House Allowance: 35,000
Commuter Allowance: 8,000
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
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Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –
- Cumulative service period of (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Accountant Officer or in a comparable position.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Management/ Administration (Accounting or Finance Option) or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
- Certified Public Accountant CPA-K or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Been registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any relevant professional body;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer skills; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail:
- coordinating implementation of financial accounting policies, strategies and plans;
- ensuring timely payment of expenditures;verifying internal and external audit and responses to audit queries;
- ensuring safe custody of cash, cheques, financial records and other accountable documents;
- ensuring safe custody of cash, cheques, financial records and other accountable documents;
- evaluating and scrutinizing expenditure proposal;
- ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures;
- verification of payment vouchers and committal documents to ensure compliance to approved procedures, rules and regulations;
- ensuring provision of quality and timely accounting services;
- coordinating preparation of management and statutory financial reports;
- maintaining an inventory on all bank accounts of the Research Fund and their approved signatories;
- ensuring effective handling of taxation matters of the Research Fund; and
- Authorizing payments and identifying suitable cheque signatories.
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How to Apply
Candidates who meet the above criteria are advised to submit a filled Application for Employment Form, cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of National Identification card, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials to: recruitment@nrf.go.ke
OR
deliver hard copies with the envelope clearly marked Ref No: …. of the position you are applying for to the National Research Fund Offices, NACOSTI Plaza, Upper Kabete, 3rd Floor; Addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
National Research Fund
NACOSTI Plaza, 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete
PO Box 26036 – 00100
NAIROBI
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 30th JUNE, 2025. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
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