Accountant - 2 Positions at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

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