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The Rural Electrification Authority, a State Corporation established under the Energy Act No. 12 of 2006, is mandated to enhance provision of electricity in the rural areas of Kenya.
It is also the lead agency in the development and promotion of renewable energy in Kenya. Through its mandate, the Authority seeks to improve the socio-economic wellbeing
of Kenyans living in rural areas. Since commencing operations in the 2008/09 financial year, the Authority has endeavoured to realize this objective and through its efforts, 70% of all the public facilities now have electricity. Moving forward, the Authority will put more focus on renewable energy to provide electricity to areas far away from the national grid network.
The Authority is looking for experienced, highly motivated and
results oriented individuals to fill vacancies in the organization. The applicants must be self-driven individuals who are focused and committed to driving the REA mandate. They will work with their departmental teams in spearheading/embracing innovations, work ethics and must possess high level of integrity.
Applications are invited from professionals who meet ALL the minimum qualifications for the following positions:
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT, REA 4 – ONE (1) POST ON PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
TERMS OF SERVICE.
Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Preparing financial management reports ;
b) Ensuring financial processes and procedures are adhered to;
c) Complying with regulations pertaining to financial management and controls;
d) Verifying that expenditures are within project budgets;
e) Ensuring projects budgets overheads are remitted;
f) Analysing payments and carrying out data analysis to support preparation of accounting reports;
g) Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis ;
h) Balancing and ruling of the cashbooks on a daily basis;
i) Oversee planning and budgeting processes;
j) Ensuring correct maintenance of customers and suppliers records for the purpose of payment;
k) Ensuring financial processes and procedures are adhered to;
l) Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
a) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
b) Certified Public Accountant (CPA,K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA);
c) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Business Administration (Finance); Business Administration (Accounting); Master of Science in Finance or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
d) Membership to ICPAK or equivalent.
e) Be proficient in accounting packages;
f) Leadership or Management Course is an added advantage ;
g) Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Experience and Competencies:
a) Five (5) years working experience, three (3) of which must be in supervisory level;
b) Decision making and problem solving skills;
c) Leadership skills;
d) Communication skills;
e) Analytical Skills;
f) Demonstrated Integrity;
g) Meets the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
a) Visit the REA website for the full details of the job descriptions, minimum requirements and requisite work experience for each position.
b) Apply for a position through a standard one-page letter, attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates;
c) All applicants MUST
(i) Complete a BIO DATA form which can be obtained from the REA website and send the same IN SOFT (NOT SCANNED) to the Chief Executive Officer on jobs@rea.co.ke.
(ii) In addition to the Bio Data form, submit HARD COPIES of their applications together with their updated Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates before or on the closing date.
d) Candidates must submit Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority, Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and Higher Education Loans Board; and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct
from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
e) Qualified persons including physically challenged, youth and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
f) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should reach:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,
P.O Box 34585-00100,
NAIROBI.
On/or before 31st January, 2018.