Senior Accountant Job Vacancy at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights

Job Title: Senior Accountant - Open
Ref: HR/FIN/O12/01
Reports to: Finance Manager
Location: Head Office
Duration: 5 Years
Salary Range: Kshs. 112,883- Kshs 153,494

Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Assisting in the development fundraising concept notes and be responsible for the implementation of these plans.
    Managing all the donor grants and serving as the focal person for the same.
    Responsible for the submission of reports to partners (GOK and Donors) in accordance to the agreed contractual obligations.
    Prepare timely Annual and Quarterly Management Accounts and Variance Analysis setting forth progress, trends and appropriate recommendations to the management.
    Coordinate the submission of all regional office financial reports and postings of all transactions in the accounting software.
    Budget Preparation, Control, Surveillance and Review in line with the Standard Operating Procedures and Regulations.
    Provide accurate and timely information on budget balances to programme staff.
    Attend internal and external meetings with stakeholders.
    Liaison and coordination of Audits.
    Any other duty as may be assigned to from time by the Finance Manager.

Skills, Experience and Academic Qualifications

    A Masters degree and a CPA (K) from a recognized institution with five years experience in a busy Finance department

Or

    A Bachelors Degree and a CPA (K) from a recognized institution with seven years experience in busy Finance Department in a busy Finance department.
    Conversant with Computerized accounting
    Knowledge of management accounting and public procurement regulations
    Conversant with Public Financial management regulations

How to Apply:
If you posses the qualities and specifications as listed, please send your application, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees, indicating the position you have applied for and the preferred department/location (for Intern and Driver positions) by 9th January, 2013 to:

The Commission Secretary
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st floor P O Box 74359-00200 NAIROBI
Email: recruitments@knchr.org


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Deadline: 9th January 2013