Nursing Council of Kenya Senior Accountant Job Vacancy – July 2017
Career opportunity for Senior Accountant
Nursing Council of Kenya Current open jobs 2017
Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) is a body corporate established under the Nurses Act Cap. 257 of the Laws of Kenya with mandate to regulate Nursing education and practice.
NCK invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Senior Accountant
Job Ref: NCK/06/2017
(1 Post)
Terms of Service: Three (3) year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance
Position Summary: The Senior Accountant will be responsible to the Finance Manager in ensuring smooth running of the accounting functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the formulation and implementation of NCK financial policies and regulations
- Facilitate the development and implementation of sound and effective accounting systems
- Budgeting and costing of Council’s activities
- Development and Implementation of Internal Controls
- Maintenance of proper accounting records
- Collection of revenue and disbursement of Council funds
- Treasury management and bank reconciliation
- Preparation of Financial and Management reports.
- Ensuring statutory compliance in both accounting and taxation
- Accounting for special funds – donor, programmes and project
- Assist in coordination of external audits and responding to audit queries
- Effective supervision, training and development of staff under him/her
- Assessment of staff performance
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting/Finance, Economics or any other related field of study from a University recognized in Kenya;
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or any other related field of study from a University recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
- Be a Certified Public Accountant with (CPAK) or ACCA;
- Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
- Proven minimum four (4) years relevant work experience.
Key Competencies
- Conversant with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
- Good communication, organizational and analytical skills
- Knowledge of Public Procurement & Asset Disposal Act and Regulations;
- Knowledge of Public Financial Management Regulations
- Proficiency in the use of an ERP system
- Proficiency in the use of other relevant computer applications.
- Ability to get on well with diverse workforce
How to Apply
Individual who meet the minimum job requirements are requested to submit their
applications and attached detailed CV, copies of national ID and current pay slip, relevant copies of testimonies and certificates, day time contact and contact of three referees to reach the undersigned not later than Tuesday July 18, 2017 close of business.
applications and attached detailed CV, copies of national ID and current pay slip, relevant copies of testimonies and certificates, day time contact and contact of three referees to reach the undersigned not later than Tuesday July 18, 2017 close of business.
Candidates interested in the above positions are expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Specifically, they must obtain and submit with their application copies of clearance
certificates from the following organizations:-
certificates from the following organizations:-
- Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Higher Education Loans Board;
- Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission;
- Criminal Investigation Department (Police Clearance Certificate);
- A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/ details as sought will not be considered.
NCK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
Persons with disability, Women, Youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Address:
The Registrar/CEO
Nursing Council of Kenya
NCK Plaza, Kabarnet Road off Ngong Road
P.O Box 20056 – 00200
Nairobi
Nursing Council of Kenya
NCK Plaza, Kabarnet Road off Ngong Road
P.O Box 20056 – 00200
Nairobi
Email address: careers@nckenya.org