JOB REFERENCE ACA/FAO/6 (1 post): Basic salary - Kshs 64,481 - Permanent & Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The Finance & Accounts Officer is responsible to the Senior Finance & Accounts Officer and will be: -

1. Processing payments as per established procedures and policies;
2. Capturing invoices and certificate of contract into the system;
3. Reviewing payments vouchers to ensure compliance to approved procedures;
4. Supervising daily cash count and posts transactions in the accounting system;
5. Liaising with suppliers to facilitate reconciliation of accounts;
6. Sorting out the reconciliation items in the bank statements, payroll and accruals accounts;
7. Processing payments and making appropriate entries into staff bank accounts;
8. Carrying out reconciliations of salaries and wages accounts as per approved procedures and policies;
9. Maintaining accurate accounting records;
10. Receipting banked revenues and incomes as per laid down procedures;
11. Accounting of petty cash and effective management of imprest system from various departments;
12. Remitting statutory deductions and payments to the respective authorities; and
13. Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Person Specifications 

For appointment to the grade of Finance & Accounts Officer, the officer must have: -

1. Bachelors’ degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Sociology, or related disciplines;
2. Proficiency in computer applications; and
3. 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).