Key Responsibilities
The
duties and responsibilities of the Principal Accountant will
entail:
- Implementing policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines,
frameworks, norms, regulations, plans, standards, and programs on
accounts;
- Implementing an effective system of internal control that adheres to
the Service’s policies and procedures;
- Reconciling the creditors ledger, the general ledger, and cash book
accounts in conformity with the laid-down financial regulations;
- Ensuring receipts of revenue are posted timely in line with the laid
down financial regulation and procedures;
- Coordinating the preparation of payment vouchers, cheque books, and
cashbook records;
- Initiating domestic and foreign borrowing in accordance with
existing laws;
- Coordinating fora with potential financing partners;
- Developing periodic reports on resource mobilization;
- Ensuring all payments and receipts conform to the relevant
government circulars and accounting regulations;
- Maintaining the book of debtors, debt accounts, and monitoring
payments;
- Ensuring accuracy of computations, appropriate charging of accounts,
and monitoring of postings of payments;
- Interpreting financial policies for sound accounting principles,
practices, and control and management of PAYE, VAT, and other statutory
deductions;
- Responding to audit queries;
- Preparing monthly tax returns to ensure compliance with periodic tax
payments, information reporting, and other statutory requirements;
- Recommending on mitigating measures for addressing risks in the
department;
- Developing and implementing business continuity plans for the
department.
Requirements &
Qualifications
For
appointment to this level, a candidate must have:
- Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work
experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior
Accountant or in comparable position;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce
(accounting or finance option), business administration (accounting
option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- CPA (K) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body, and in good standing;
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
How to Apply
Deadline17
March, 2026
