ACCOUNTANT, JOB GROUP KMR 6 – (2 POSITIONS)

This is the entry and training grade for Accountants. The accountant will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

Preparing payment vouchers as well as revenue vouchers and submit for processing in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
Maintaining registers of documents received by and dispatched from the department;
Issuing receipts for monies received;
Filling payments and receipt vouchers and ensure safety of accounts files;
Filing simple statutory returns with relevant institutions;
Entering in the system entries relating to revenues and expenses; and
Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers and preparation of simple management reports e.g. imprest and expenditure returns.

Person Specifications
 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part II or its equivalent; and
Proficiency in computer applications.

Key Skills and Competence

Proficiency in IT
Planning skills
Analytical skills
Communication and reporting skills
Interpersonal skills
Team player and
Ethical and integrity