Finance and Accounts Officer - Grade 9

About the Role

National Defence University – NDU-K is seeking a Finance and Accounts Officer – Grade 9 to join its finance team in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review periodic expenditure returns
• Maintain the general ledger
• Assist in tax accounting and remit statutory deductions
• Keep safe custody of payments and journal vouchers
• Check and process contract payments and other disbursements
• Issue demand notes and follow up on delinquent accounts
• Maintain assets registers
• Prepare payment vouchers
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements
• Ascertain accuracy of HELB returns and update student details
• Reconcile student accounts
• Prepare customer invoices for services rendered
• Undertake regular banking activities
• Participate in quality management and performance contracting processes

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following criteria for appointment to this grade:

• Cumulative service period of three (3) years' relevant work experience at the grade of Finance and Accounts Officer II or in a comparable position
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
• Certified Public Accountant Part II or equivalent qualification from an accredited examination body
• Registration with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results