Career Opportunities at Kabete National Polytechnic

This position is responsible to develop and monitor the implementation of the internal audit strategy, budgets policies and procedures.

The position co-ordinates the implementation of the internal audit work plan to ensure delivery of audit services that meet set timelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the preparation of the audit budget to ensure sufficient allocation of resources critical for the timely implementation of the audit strategy.
• Develop an annual programme of audit review works, to ensure audit reviews are done in a timely manner for quality managemt purposes and compliance to the relevant statutory requirement.
• Present findings of audit reviews to management to assist in the implementation of strategies to address the issues or gaps identified.
• Report to the audit committee in relations to the adherence to the internal systems, Policies and procedures to avert risk that may arise.
• Co-ordinate the application of risk based approach to review the institutions systems and controls to identify any gaps in the management of risks and recommend the appropriate strategies.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations to ensure appropriate interventions are implementation for any challenges identified in the implementation.
• Coordinate the training of users on risk management practices across the institution to ensure the organization is aware of the rules and regulations governing risk at all times.
• Conduct internal checks across all the Polytechnic Departments in order to migitate any risks that might expose the Polytechnic.
• Examine the payment documents to eliminate errors.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance /Accounting Option
• CPA (K)
• Served in a senior Audit position for at least five years
• Minimum grade of B plain in KCSE
• Membership to a professional body
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Relevant computer packages

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This position is responsible for management of the accounting system to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of financial services to user departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the preparation of final accounts and statements to present the fair view of financial status/position of the polytechnic.
• Interpret financial policies and regulations to enhance sound accounting decisions and compliance to the statutory requirements/regulations.
• Coordinate the administration of statutory accounts to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations, in order to reduce risks from non-compliance.
• Maintain accounts records for accountability purposes.
• Coordinate preparation of timely and proper bank reconciliation statements to show the correct liquidity of the Polytechnic.
• Monitor and control the Polytechnic’s expenditure as per the allocated budget for accountability purpose and to ensure that there is no misuse of funds.
• Monitor the Polytechnic’s cash flow to ensure availability of funds at all times, to support smooth operations in the institution.
• Generate monthly financial statements/reports/accounts for the management to make informed financial decisions.
• Coordinates management accounting and preparation of final accounts and statements to present the fair view of financial status/position of Polytechnic.
• Interpret financial policies and regulations to enhance sound accounting decisions and compliance to the statutory requirements/regulations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance /Accounting Option
• CPA (K)
• Served in a similar for at least five years
• Minimum grade of B plain in KCSE
• Membership to a professional body
• Relevant computer packages
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills

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This position is responsible for the update and substantiating of the Polytechnic accounting records, substantiate records posted by other staff and to check all figures and documents to ensure they are accurately and properly coded.

Responsibilities

• Record all the Polytechnic’s financial information and update information to ensure the audits conducted are well informed.
• Receive and record bank checks and cash vouchers so as to code them in the Polytechnic system for future reference.
• Prepare and calculate all Polytechnic’s checks meant for taxes, payment and other utilities to bring together the bank transaction records.
• Update the institution balance, status of its loans and accounts to ensure all payments are current and accurate for the preparation of accurate financial statements and t support informed decision making.
• Verify the accuracy of calculations, Postings and figures of the institution transactions to ensure the financial records are clean

Requirements

• CPA section 4
• Served in a similar position for at least I year
• Minimum grade of C+ in KCSE
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Relevant computer packages