ACCOUNTANT JOB AT THE NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION

ACCOUNTANT ( NLC GRADE 7)- FOUR (4) POSTS- REF:NLC/14/3/2020

Gross Salary for the position of Accountant (Min Kshs. 65,000 – Max Kshs. 95,000) Job Purpose

An officer appointed to this position is responsible for preparation of payments and initiating payment process at the Commission. Also responsible for reconciliation and record keeping.

Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible to perform the following functions i. Examine, invoice, input payment into IMFIS and imprest ii. Carryout sub ledgers reconciliation and advise how much funds are available iii. Account for donor, programs and project funds iv. Prepare accounting documents and reviewing of request for funds are in line with procedures v. Confirm that vouchers that are surrendered are in line with the initial authority vi. Prepare and request exchequer from Treasury vii. Keep custody of vouchers, authority memo’s and other accountable documents viii. Fast track of payments and ensuring payments ix. Advise clients and staff on the status of their payments x. Reconcile bank accounts for the Commission xi. Assist in compiling of financial statements xii. Manage imprest or advance payments xiii. Ensure that payments are made and imprest accounted for as per the finance policy and regulations xiv. Collect revenues and sale of tenders xv. Carry out bank reconciliation xvi. Compute and issue withholding tax certificates on both suppliers and staff

Academic and Professional Qualifications

For Appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

i. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Economics or Business Management, Administration from a recognized institution. ii. Part II of the Certified Public Accountant Kenya (CPAK II)

iii. Must have served for at least three (3) years.

Applicants must possess knowledge and skills in the following areas;

i. Knowledge of Public Financial Management

ii. Relevant legislations

iii. Professional Standards

iv. Proficiency in computer application

v. Good Communication skills.

How to apply:

Applicants should submit copies of the following:

i. Application letter together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae including names of three referees and their full contacts (name, post office box number, email address, and telephone/mobile phone contact;

ii. Copies of academic certificates and testimonials;

iii. Certificate of good conduct, clearance/compliance from HELB, EACC, Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and KRA Tax Compliance Certificate.

iv.Applications without the relevant qualifications and supporting documents as required will not be considered.

v. All applications should include job reference numbers (on the envelop and application letter), a reliable email address and day-time telephone contact.

Applicants are advised to visit our website www.landcommission.go.ke for instructions on how to apply. Applicants MUST apply both online and submit hard copies of their application. In case you do not hear from us, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that canvassing for these positions will lead to automatic disqualification.

The National Land Commission is an equal opportunity employer; women, people from marginalized areas and Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The applications should reach the office of the Secretary/ CEO, National Land Commission by 31st March, 2020 on/or before 5.00pm.

All Applications should be submitted to:

The Secretary/CEO National Land Commission

1st Ngong Road,

Avenue ACK Garden Annex, 7th Floor,

P.O Box 44417-00100

Nairobi.