Accountant (KEFRI 7) at Kenya Forestry Research Institute

KEFRI is looking to recruit 2 individuals to replace the position of Accountant (KEFRI 7) to work the institute’s Headquarters. In this article, find out the duties and responsibilities of Accountant (KEFRI 7) at KEFRI. Check out other 26 vacancies at KEFRI.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting revenue and banking;
• Preparing expenditure reports based on approved budgets;
• Compiling and verifying records; processing accounting and transaction reports via computerized accounting systems;
• Preparing trial balance;
• Participating in the preparation of final accounts;
• Maintaining and updating fixed asset register and safekeeping of invoices, receipts, and accounts records;
• Posting cashbooks and undertaking bank reconciliations;
• Accounting for project funds;
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

b) Requirements for Appointment

i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade C+ (C plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management
(Finance or Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution;
iii) Part II of the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or its equivalent from a
recognized institution is an added advantage;
iv) Membership to a relevant professional body is added advantage; and
v) Proficiency in computer applications

How to Apply for the Accountant (KEFRI 7)

Interested applicants MUST adhere to the application instructions provided below:

1) The applicants MUST submit their information online through filing of the form provided
in the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/X9UmWDNMrZ

2) The applicants MUST also send their hard copy applications and attach their
Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and
national identification card. They MUST also include their day and evening
telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to
reach the Director KEFRI not later than 5 pm on Monday, 18th December 2023.

3) Envelopes containing the hard copy applications should clearly be marked with the
position applied for and addressed to: –

The Director/CEO,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI),
P.O. BOX 20412-00200, City Square,
NAIROBI.

KEFRI is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.