JOB REFERENCE: ACA/ SFA/5 (1 post):  Basic salary - Kshs 98,958 - Permanent & Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The Senior Finance & Accounts Officer is responsible to Principal Finance & Accounts Officer for: -

1. Preparing monthly and annual financial reports for management;
2. Ensuring proper cash flow management;
3. Managing and controlling of general expenditure;
4. Approving payments in accordance with accounting and financial policies;
5. Coordinating accounting work for internal and external reporting purposes;
6. Planning, controlling and coordinating the annual budgeting process;
7. Participating in the development of short- and long-term financial plans of the Authority;
8. Liaising with internal audit on all financial internal audit work programmes;
9. Coordinating and facilitating external financial audits;
10. Ensuring integrity of accounting transactions and computerized information system;
11. Developing and maintaining effective accounting and financial systems;
12. Managing statutory returns and staff gratuity account; and
13. Perform any other duties as assigned by the management.

Person Specifications 

For appointment to the position of Senior Finance & Accounts Officer, a person must have:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Sociology, or related disciplines;
2. Obtained Certified Public Accountants CPA(K) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
3. A member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants;
4. A minimum period of four (4) years relevant cumulative work experience;
5. Proficiency in computer applications; and
6. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Application and Submission 

Interested and qualified candidates are advised to access the detailed descriptions of the job requirements, the application guidelines and job application form on Authority’s website https://www.aca.go.ke.

Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence using the Job Application Form indicating the job reference number on the Job Application Form and on the envelope. Applicants should attach a covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card.

All applications should be addressed to and received by the undersigned in hard copy not later than 21^st February, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. East African Time.

Executive Director
Anti-Counterfeit Authority
3^rd Floor, National Water Plaza
Dunga Road, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 47771-00100
NAIROBI

Important Information to Note

1. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
2. ACA Does not charge any fees in the recruitment process.
3. Anti-Counterfeit Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, youth, minorities, marginalized and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
4. Late applications and soft copy applications shall NOT be considered.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
6. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to prove their compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining and presenting the following clearance certificates:

• 1. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
  2. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  3. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
  4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
  5. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).