Isiolo County Jobs. Head of Budgeting

Accountant Jobs in Kenya
The County Public Service Board of Isiolo wishes to recruit competent and qualified professionals to fill the following positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 176 (first schedule) and sections 44, 46 & 47 of the County Government Act No. 17/2012.
County Head of Budgeting (1 Post)
REF ICPSB/2013/07
The Officer will be the Head of County Budgeting Function Policy Unit and will be responsible to the County chief officer – finance for the efficient management of Budget Policy Services at the County.
Specific duties will include:
Analyze, formulate and oversee the management of fiscal policies and other economic policies
Formulate, implement and analyze tax policies such as property rates, entertainment taxes and any other tax that a County is authorized to impose by an Act of Parliament;
Review, analyze, and advise on matters relating to private investment;
Formulate and analyze economic policies;
Coordinate and prepare public financial program;
Administer tax and private investment incentives;
Monitor County fiscal and budgetary reforms;
Actively participate in the County budget preparation;
Monitor the implementation of the policies in the County budget;
Prepare the County Fiscal Strategy paper and County Budget
Review & Outlook Paper Coordinate the preparation of annual County budget and prepare estimates of revenue and expenditure of the County government;
Coordinate the implementation of the budget of the County government; and
Monitor and develop inter-governmental fiscal relations.
Requirements for Appointment
Bachelor Degree in Economics or any other relevant field from a recognized university
Relevant working experience of not less than five years CPA (K) is an added advantage.
Terms of service: Permanent
How to Apply
ALL Applicants should attach a detailed curriculum vitae, three referees, and copies of academic and professional certificates, a copy of a National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents.
The position applied for should be indicated on TOP of the envelope.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board
Isiolo County
P.O Box 224 – 60300
Isiolo
Manual applications should be delivered to office of the secretary, County Public Service Board located at Ardhi House next to Isiolo Law Courts, Isiolo Town.
The application should reach the Secretary County Public Service Board not later than Friday 22nd November, 2013. Isiolo County is an equal opportunity employer: women, marginalized and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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ChildFund NGO Jobs. Accountant Job

NGO Jobs in Kenya
ChildFund International exists to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their communities.
ChildFund promotes societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children.
ChildFund Kenya is recruiting for the following position:
Capacity Building Accountant
Tracking Code: 302267-818
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary: 97,850.00 – 140,000.00 KES
Job Description
Build Financial Management Capacity of Community Organizations and Partners to facilitate disbursement and accounting for Grant and Sponsorship funds by the Community Organizations and other Partners.
Promote the highest standards of integrity and accountability in line with ChildFund values.
Ensure timely submission of reports by the projects and review and provide feedback.
Ensure timely disbursement of funds to the projects.
Send project balances to the International Office by 15th of every month.
In consultation with the M&E Coordinator, assess the clusters roll out plans of the Bright Futures key messages and give the necessary support.
Review monthly reports from the Bright Futures Areas and facilitate timely disbursement of funds.
Assess financial management capacity of community based organizations with a view to identifying the gaps.
Promote improvement in accounting skills amongst Community Organizations staff and management committees through relevant training.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Review and development of specimen financial records of Community Organizations and Partners.
Review all projects annual and quarterly budgets before approval by the Finance Director and National Office Team Leader.
Required Skills
Training facilitation skills, innovative with ability to analyze issues and provide practical solutions.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to promote the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
Strong skills in assessment of proposals, monitoring partner’s records and accounting for funds.
High Integrity and team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Bachelors Degree CPA (K) with 3 years post qualification experience.
Click here to Apply on line

Accountant Job in Kenya

Accountant Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Description:Accountant
Job Purpose: Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
Job Duties:
Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
Summarizes financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements.
Produces payroll by initiating computer processing; printing checks, verifying finished product. Completes external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; providing information for auditors.
Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
Secures financial information by completing database backups.
Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Skills/Qualifications:
Accounting, SFAS Rules, Research Skills, Analyzing Information,
Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Confidentiality,
Data Entry Management and effective reporting Skills,
Thoroughness, Corporate Finance, Financial Software, General Math Skills
Compensation and Wage Structure, Benefits Administration, Worker Compensation, Employment Law, Developing Standards, Financial Skills, Accounting
Education:
Degree/ Masters in Financial, Accounting or Business related studies.
Experience in Accounting in a Manufacturing or an Auditing set up..
To apply, send your CV only to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke before 25th October.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

IT Company Accountant Jobs

Accountant Careers in Kenya
An IT company is looking for a Technical Account Manager.
 
Requirements:
The successful applicant must display strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure, be decisive and achieve deadlines
Be proactive, multi-task effectively and implement agreed strategies quickly
Have a good eye for detail and be able to work independently
Have critical thinking and problem solving skills
Have the ability to plan and organize effectively
Have a mature approach to business and service delivery and to be able to liaise with people at all levels
Focus on achieving results and stay focused despite changing conditions
The ability to create a positive, everlasting impression with the most professional courteous and expedient manner and to continually strive for superior client service
An ability to work under minimum supervision
Enjoys dealing with people daily and is tolerant of rude people, polite but assertive
Skill Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in business English
A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role, or management role
Pastel evolution experience an advantage
Proven track record of consistently meeting your current performance criteria
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Powerpoint, Outlook, Word and Excel)
Deadline: 26th July 2013
Applications:
Send your up to date CV to
grace@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court,
Karen road, Karen
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job