Senior Accountant

a. Job purpose
To implement financial management and reporting processes, compliance with applicable public sector financial regulations and standards, and provide accurate financial information to support
prudent resource stewardship, decision-making, and achievement of organizational objectives.
b. Job Description
• Examining payment vouchers and posting in the vote book/budget control records;
• Processing imprests, advances and other disbursements and remitting statutory deductions;
• Examining cash and Bank reconciliation statements;
• Preparation of cash flow projections and investment proposals;
• Preparing financial reports and statements;
• Providing safe custody of accounting records, documents and assets;
• Maintaining imprest ledger and follow up on surrender of imprests;
• Safe custody of authority records and assets under his/her jurisdiction;
• Preparing budgets for recurrent and development votes;
• Compiling expenditure proposals;
• Monitoring expenditure of projects and programs on a periodic basis; compiling information required in the budgetary process;
• Processing medium term expenditure and revised estimate budgets;
• Preparing fiscal reports and ensuring timely disbursement of funds;
• Undertaking variance analysis and recommending remedial measures; and
• Preparing funding and resource mobilization proposals.
c. Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, one must have;
• Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Accountant I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option)
or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• CPA II/ ACCA II or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.

d. Key competencies and skills
• Strong knowledge of PFM Act, accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance;
• Proficiency in accounting systems, financial analysis tools, and advanced spreadsheet applications to support informed decision-making;
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical stewardship and confidentiality;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and sound judgment capabilities, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build e ective working relationships across diverse teams;
• Proven ability to manage priorities, deliver results within strict timelines, and maintain high performance in demanding environments;and
• Adaptability and resilience, with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve organizational objectives.