Accountant at Kenya Space Agency

Person Specifications (Education, Experience & Competencies)

• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing policies, strategies, legislation, guidelines, frameworks, norms, regulations, plans, standards and programs on accounts;
• Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
• Applying sound principles, systems and techniques in accounting for finances, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs;
• Accounting for special funds, programs and projects' funds;
• Preparing and verifying financial reports;
• Processing payments;
• Verifying bank reconciliation statements;
• Authorizing payments and claims within set limits as approved;
• Verifying and receipting all monies due and payable to the Agency;
• Analyzing and reporting on revenue collected to management;
• Ensuring safe custody of accountable documents; and
• Preparing financial management reports.