Position: Chief Accountant
Grade TRFK 6
1 Post
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenya citizens for the following job vacancies at Tea Research Foundation of Kenya Headquarters.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible for
coordinating management accounting and preparation of final accounts and statements;
ensuring timely and proper bank reconciliation;
interpreting regulations of TRFK pertaining to financial control and management;
coordinating preparation of budgets based on work plans;
ensuring provision of accurate timely reliable financial information as well as timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts;
interpretation of financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices and control and management of corporate tax, VAT and other statutory deductions.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
Have served for at least nine (9) years, three (3) of which as head of Finance or equivalent position in a reputable organization;
Be in possession of a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;
or
Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (K) Examination or it’s recognized equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
Have attended a financial management course from a recognized Institution;
Have demonstrated professional competence in accounts work as reflected in work performance and results;
Be a results oriented team player with good interpersonal and analytical skills;
Be a person of integrity. Compliant with chapter six Laws of Kenya; and
Be committed to continuous learning, performance improvement and professional development.
Be computer literate and proficient in automated accounting systems.
Please post your application to the address below by 19th June 2013.
The Managing Director
Tea Research Foundation of Kenya
P.O Box 820-20200
Kericho.
Email: jobs@tearesearch.or.ke