Accountant at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) in a key accounting position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review accounting documents and transactions to ensure compliance, accuracy, relevance, and reasonableness in accordance with University policies and guidelines
• Verify procurement documentation to ensure alignment with finance and procurement policies
• Verify and ascertain that all stores receipts and issues comply with university policies
• Vouch all payment vouchers and imprest documents
• Conduct continuous review of university receipts, including student payments
• Detect, deter, and prevent financial errors and frauds in liaison with internal audit
• Identify internal control deficiencies and risks, and advise Management on mitigation strategies
• Ensure full compliance with Procurement, Finance, and related policies in all financial transactions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized institution
• CPA (K) Qualification
• Current membership with ICPAK in good standing
• 5 years' experience as Accounts Assistant in a university or comparable institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Audit experience