Chief Accountant at Kisii National Polytechnic

KNP/JOB ADVERT/003/023

Main Duties

• Coordinates the preparation of final accounts and statements to present the fair view of financial status/position of the institution
• Coordinate the administration of statutory accounts to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations, in order to reduce risks from noncompliance
• Maintain accounts records for accountability purposes
• Coordinate preparation of timely and proper bank reconciliation statements to show the correct liquidity of the institution
• Monitor and control the institution’s expenditure as per the allocated budget for accountability purpose and to ensure that there is no misuse of funds.
• Generate monthly financial statements/reports/accounts for the management to make informed financial decisions
• Coordinates management accounting and preparation of final accounts and statements to present the fair view of financial status/position of the institution
• Interpret financial policies and regulations to enhance sound accounting decisions and compliance to the statutory requirements/regulations
• To monitor departmental budgets to ensure proper utilization 
• Ensure daily reports are done by staff members and records of the same is well maintained.
• Imprest management 
• Any other duties assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
The applicants must have

• A Bachelor Degree in Financial Accounting or related field from a recognized institution
• CPA K and ICPAK membership
• 10 years’ experience in Accounting
• Conversant with IPSAS reporting standards