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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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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.

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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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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