Assistant Accountant at KeNHA

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for preparing periodic financial accounts and budgets. The successful candidate shall also be responsible for and verifying vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Preparing vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
• Entering primary data and balancing of cashbooks, imprest and advances ledgers;
• Issuing receipts for inward payments;
• Preparing and updating creditor ledgers;
• Preparing and updating debtors ledgers;
• Processing imprests /travel advances and following up on surrenders;
• Making petty cash payments and reimbursements after receipt of approvals;
• Undertaking bank deposits and cash withdrawals;
• Providing safe custody of records and assets under him/her;
• Writing cheques and posting payments and receipting vouchers in the cash books;
• Receipting money due and payable to the Authority; and
• Paying personal and merchant claims guided by cash balances in the cash books and treasury regulations.
• Preparing and filling records on payments/cash receipts

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Certified Public Accountant Part II or ACCA Part II from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications and
• Proficiency in computer applications and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• IT Skills
• Public procurement & financial management skills
• Managing resources and accountability
• Project Management Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• High integrity
• Conceptual skills