Job Description
ACCOUNTANT: KEFRI 7
a) Duties and Responsibilities
Collecting revenue and banking;
Preparing expenditure reports based on approved budgets;
Compiling and verifying records; processing accounting and transaction reports via
computerised accounting systems;
Preparing trial balance;
Participating in preparation of final accounts;
Maintaining and updating fixed asset register and safe keeping of invoices, receipts
and accounts records;
Posting cashbooks and undertaking bank reconciliations;
Accounting for project funds; and
Any other duty as assigned from time to time.
b) Requirements for Appointment
i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade C+ (C plus) or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management
(Finance or Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution;
iii) Part II of the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or its equivalent from a
recognized institution is added advantage;
iv) Membership to a relevant professional body is added advantage; and
v) Proficiency in computer applications.