Senior Accountant - 5 Posts at Kenya Rural Roads Authority

About the Role

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual for this Senior Accountant position. This role involves managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and organizational policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation of budgets in line with applicable laws and regulations
• Ensure proper budgetary control and monitoring
• Verify vouchers and payment support documents in accordance with laid-down rules and regulations
• Process payments to suppliers, service providers, consultants, and contractors in line with policies, procedures, contractual provisions, and applicable laws and regulations
• Maintain primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, and registers
• Ensure safe custody of the Authority's financial records and assets
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in a timely manner
• Maintain an up-to-date asset register for the Authority
• Balance and reconcile cashbooks on a daily basis
• Facilitate withdrawal of cash for office use and ensure its safety at all times
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Manage tax compliance, reporting, and filing for the Authority
• Ensure compliance with IAS, IPSAS, Kenyan laws and regulations, and the Authority's financial policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• A cumulative service period of six (6) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been served at the grade of Accountant I or in a comparable position
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or an equivalent professional qualification
• Registration with ICPAK or any other equivalent professional body and be in good standing

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results