Job Description
Cost Accountant (2 Positions) - Job Grade 6 (Permanent And Pensionable) REF : 11 / 8 / 2023
Qualifications
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts Commerce (Finance Option), Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
2. Proficient in Computer Applications; and
3. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Application Requirements
Applicants MUST upload the following documents during application:
1. A Signed application letter;
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their current and previous employers, positions held, current and expected salary, level of education and names of at least three professionals
referees, two of which must be working in the current organization;
3. National Identity Card; and
4. Copies of academic and professional certificates;
Youth, female candidates, Persons with Disability (PWD) and marginalized are strongly encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to avail original and copy of a signed application letter, Curriculum Vitae; certified copies of the relevant academic and professional certificates; national identity card; birth certificate and valid clearance certificates from KRA; HELB; EACC; Credit Reference Bureau and Kenya Police as per chapter six of the constitution during the interview.
Responsibilities
1. Account for the production, disposition and sales of crude oil and natural gas products;
2. Determine product value and production taxes;
3. Review the pricing of contracts and agreements;
4. Apply fixed-asset and work-in-progress accounting procedures;
5. Account for the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas leases;
6. Review joint operating agreements and contracts to determine how they mandate the accounting for capital and operating expenditures;
7. Perform month-end closing activities, including entering journal entries, determining required accruals and performing various calculations;
8. Prepare monthly financials statements, including analysis of results;
9. Provide guidance on accounting matters such as implications of new accounting pronouncements and classification of transactions;
10. Ensure detailed compliance with internal controls and procedures;
11. Assist with the annual audit by preparing various schedules and responding to audit queries;
12. Assist with the annual budget and analyze and report monthly actuals compared to forecast and
13. Assist with various monthly reporting requirements as necessary.