Duties and Responsibilities
The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate
financial records, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and
supporting sound financial management within the Institute. Specific duties and
responsibilities include:
- Maintaining accurate books of accounts in
accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and International
Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
- Processing payments, receipts, and journal
entries and ensuring proper coding of all transactions in the accounting
system.
- Overseeing reconciliation of bank statements,
ledger accounts, control accounts, and cash books on a monthly basis.
- Supporting internal and external audits by
availing relevant financial documents, schedules, and explanations.
- Administering the Institute’s imprest, petty
cash, and student fee accounts, ensuring proper accountability and
documentation.
- Participating in budget preparation, monitoring,
and variance analysis in liaison with departmental heads.
- Advising management on financial matters and
ensuring adherence to the Institute’s financial regulations and Treasury
circulars.
- Maintaining an updated fixed assets register and
ensuring proper depreciation is computed and recorded.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by authority
from time to time.
Academic
& Professional Qualifications
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any
of the following fields: B. Com (Accounting), B. Com (Finance), B. Com
(Business Administration – Accounting Option), BSc. Accounting and
Finance, BSc. Finance, BA. Economics and Finance, BSc. Accounting &
Information Systems or an equivalent from a recognized institution
- Certified Public Accountant – CPA Part II
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant
post-qualification work experience in accounting, finance, or a related
field; experience in a TVET/educational institution will be an added
advantage.
- Demonstrated competence Proficiency in ICT and
working knowledge in the use of computerized accounting systems is
mandatory.
How to
Apply
- All applications must be submitted with an
application letter and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) indicating
academic qualifications, professional qualifications, experience,
membership in professional membership/licenses or licenses where
applicable, valid email addresses, telephone contacts, 2 referees.
- Attach copies of certificates, national ID,
evidence of professional body membership (where applicable), and other
testimonials.
- Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the
Blind and Deaf is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, applicants of
all genders, youth, persons living with disabilities, and those from
marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should ensure that their
applications are received on or before 5:00 pm on 15th May 2026
All applications should be addressed to:
The principal/Board of Governors’ Secretary
Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf
P.O Box 194 – 40222,
OYUGIS
NOTE:
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
