Accountant Grade 12 at The Open University of Kenya

Duties And Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Verification of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations. 
• Heading a section.
• Preparing Final Accounts
• Approval of payments.
• Approving payment data before inputting into the system to confirm validity and accuracy.
• Supervision of staff day.
• Conducting staff appraisal for the subordinates for performance evaluation and identification of training needs for capacity building.
• Dealing with external auditors on all queries pertaining to final statements.
• Ensuring quality accounting reporting framework to ensure proper preparation of financial statements and annual reports.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 2012 (regulations 2015), Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, local taxation laws and all other laws governing management and financial reporting.

Requirements For Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• A Bachelor's degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and;
• CPA K plus 6 years’ relevant experience 3 years MUST be at Accountant II Grade 11
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Shown unquestionable integrity.
• Certificate in proficiency of application of ERP systems in processing transactions.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 2012 (regulations 2015), Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, local taxation laws and all other laws governing management and financial reporting.