Senior Accountant, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries

Republic of Kenya

Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme

Recruitment of Programme Coordination Unit Staff

Background: The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, State Department of Agriculture, is rolling out the Kenya Cereals Enhancement Programme (KCEP) whose objective is to contribute to National Food Security. 

The programme is funded by European Union through IFAD. 

The Ministry wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to the following position:

Senior Accountant (SAC) – Nairobi 

Ref. SAC07

The Senior Accountant (SAC) will report to the Finance and Administrative Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities include:-

(a) Preparing of accounts;

(b) Preparing and submitting periodical financial reports;

(c) Verifying invoices for payment, and ensuring service providers requests for funds are met and adhering to payment procedures;

(d) Timely posting of all project accounting vouchers on the accounting software;

(e) Exercising proper custody of all posted vouchers and other accounting documents;

(f) Preparing of withdrawal applications;

(g) Replenishing of operational account with programme bank account.

(h) Facilitating financial audits and implementation support missions;

(i) Forwarding account printouts to the heads of components for analysis and comments;

(j) Advising management on accounting and administration matters; and

(k) Supervising the Accountant in the sub unit.

For appointment to this position, applicants must have:-

(a) Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting option) or (CPA-K) or any other relevant/equivalent field from a recognized institution;

(b) Five (5) years experience in a project financial management unit and exposure with accounting

procedures in the public sector or with internationally financed projects;

(c) Previous experience with IFAD and/or EU procedures and financial regulations will be an added advantage;

(d) Good knowledge of computer applications in accounting such as TOMPRO, PASTEL, SUN;

(e) Ability to work under pressure and meet crucial deadlines; and

(f) Fluent (reading, writing and speaking) in English and in Kiswahili.

Application Process

i. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

ii. Each application should have a CV and covering letter indicating the Reference Number for the position.

Applicants for positions in the Nakuru or Siakago Town sub-units should clearly indicate the preference (N or S) as in the reference numbers.

Photocopies of relevant credentials should be enclosed.

iii. Each application in a sealed envelope should be submitted to:

Principal Secretary

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

State Department of Agriculture

P.O. Box 30028-00100

Nairobi

Not later than 10.00 a.m. on 11th April 2014.

iv. Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for the interview