Job Description
BMA/23/CS/F&A/4 ACCOUNTANT
Job Grade: BMA 6
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 71,500 - Kshs. 140,500 p.m.
House allowance: Kshs. 20,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 14,000
Leave allowance: Kshs. 4,000
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Reporting to: Senior Accountant
Job Specification:
Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the job holder is responsible for assisting in all matters relating to
efficient, effective and sustainable utilization of the Academy’s financial resources through competent
accounting practices in adherence to the provisions of the Legal Notice No. 233 of 28th November
2018.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Accountant will be assisting in: -
i. Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries
ii. Examining expenses submitted by employees
iii. Examining incoming payments from accounts receivable and outgoing payments from
accounts payable
iv. Analyzing data collected in order to determine the state of the Academy’s financial status
v. Generating financial reports that display the company’s profits, equity and cash flow
vi. Preparation and verification of vouchers
vii. Verification of vouchers and committal documents
viii. Balancing of cashbooks, imprest and advances ledgers etc.
Person Specification
For appointment to this grade the candidate must have;
i. Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or its equivalent from a university
recognized in Kenya
ii. Relevant experience of at least 4 years
iii. Registered member of a relevant professional body in good standing
iv. Proficiency in computer applications
v. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue
Authority, Ethics and Anti- Corruption, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans
Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations before
commencement of the employment contract.
Bandari Maritime Academy is an equal opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Qualified persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.