Senior Accountant Job Vacancies

Senior Accountant Jobs at The Council of Legal Education, Kenya

The Council of Legal Education is established under the Legal Education Act, No. 27 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya.

The core functions of the Council of Legal Education are to regulate legal education and training, to license and supervise legal education providers; conduct Bar Examinations; and to advice the Government on matters relating to legal education and training.

In order to efficiently and effectively deliver its functions, the Council wishes to recruit a full time high calibre staff in the following position:-

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Overall Purpose

• Reporting to the Manager, Finance, Planning & Administration the incumbent will be responsible for effective credit control and debt management in order to ensure accurate and timely maintenance of accounting records in accordance with prescribed financial policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective control and accountability on financial resources;
• Ensure accurate financial accounting systems and up to date records;
• Prepare cash flow projections and control cash disbursements;
• Ensure compliance with legislative and accounting standards;
• Ensure bank reconciliation;
• Approval of all reimbursements of petty cash requisitions;
• Facilitate external and internal audits and ensure effective implementation of audit recommendations.

Qualifications and Skills for Accountant Jobs in Kenya

• Masters Degree in Accounting/ Finance or Economics from a recognized university;
• Full professional qualification CPA or ACCA;
• Member of ICPAK
• Have a minimum of 5 years work experience in a busy accounting environment, 3 of which should be at management level;
• A team player and high level interpersonal skills;
• Must be computer literate with emphasis on accounting packages;

Salary Scale

Basic Pay: Kshs.89,600 x 4,480 to 94,080 x 4,480 to 98,560 x 4,480 to 103,040 x 4,480 to 107,520 x 4,480 to 112,000 x 4,480 to 116,480 x 4,480 to 120,960 x 4,480 to 125,440 x 4,480 to 129,920

House Allowance: Kshs.45,000

Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000

How to Apply
All applicants MUST be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Candidates will be required to produce evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.

All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates.

Send your application to:-

The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education
P. O. Box 829 – 00502
Karen, Nairobi

or CLICK HERE to apply online

So as to reach him not later than 10th July, 2015

Please note that:- Due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for Council of Legal Education to respond to each application and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLE is an equal opportunity employer.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and clearly state that they are women or / and have disabilities.

Prof. W. Kulundu-Bitonye, EBS
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education

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