Accountant at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

About the Position

Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) is seeking a motivated professional accountant to join its finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing accounting documents and transactions to ensure compliance, accuracy, relevance, and reasonableness in accordance with University policies and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify procurement documentation to ensure compliance with finance and procurement policies
• Review and verify all stores receipts and issues are aligned 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, advising 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 an Accounts Assistant in a university or comparable institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Audit experience

Location

Nairobi, Kenya