- Prepare the annual report and financial statements in compliance with IPSAS standards.
- Prepare quarterly financial reports along with the corresponding Council reports.
- Serve as the liaison officer for both internal and external audit exercises.
- Lead the preparation of annual and revised recurrent and capital development budgets.
- Financial reporting of research grants, donors and other collaborative activities.
- Organize and manage accounting sections, including directing, controlling, and coordinating routine and non-routine accounting activities.
- Interpret financial policies, administer budgetary control systems, and implement management accounting processes.
- Lead the implementation and management of the finance modules within the ERP system.
- Provide advice on financial policies to ensure sound accounting practices and compliance with relevant financial laws and regulations.
- Train, mentor, and develop finance staff.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.
Senior Accountant
Deadline
06 Feb 2026
Grade
Grade
13
Open Posts
Posts
1
Duties & Responsibilities
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment, one MUST have:
- A Master’s Degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, finance or Business Administration and;
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, finance or Business Administration.
- CPA (K) and nine (9) years’ experience, three (3) of which Must be at the level of Accountant 1 grade 12 or equivalent from a comparable institution.
- Registered with ICPAK and in good standing.
- Active engagement in preparation of budgets, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Shown merit and ability reflected in work performance and results.
- Certificate in proficiency of application of ERP systems and Advanced Excel in processing transactions.
- Knowledge of grant cost applications, donor financial management, and compliance with donor regulations will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 2012 (regulations 2015), Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, local taxation laws and all other laws governing management and financial reporting.