A. PURPOSE

The Principal Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Manager, Finance and Accounts where tasks include activities such as support for audit, budget and year end preparation. This position will respond to general departmental inquiries,provide administrative and accounting support and coordinate designatedprojects designed to strengthen the finance and accounting functions.

B. DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

Theduties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

i. Approving payment vouchers and committal documentsin accordance with laid down regulations;

ii. Preparing financial reports and analyzing incomeand expenditure against budgets;

iii. Preparing monthly bank reconciliation andreconciliation of debtors and creditors ledgers;

iv. Ensuring safe custody of financial records,documents, cheque books and assets;

v. Initiating budget proposals and financial plans;and

vi. Reviewing petty cash reconciliation and facilitatewithdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times

C. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Forappointment to this grade, an officer must: –

i. Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevantwork experience;

ii. Have Bachelors degree in any of the followingdisciplines: Commerce Accounting/FinanceOption), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, orequivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.;

iii. Have Masters degree in any of the followingdisciplines: Business Administration, Finance ,Commerce, or equivalentqualifications from a recognized university;

iv. Be registered with a professional body such as CPA,ACCA from a recognized institution;

v. Be a Member of the Institute of Certified PublicAccountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body in goodstanding;

vi. Have proficient in computer application skills:

vii. Demonstrated competence in work performance andresults; and

viii. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of theConstitution.

D. KEYCOMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

For consideration for the position, the candidatemust demonstrate that they have:

1. Proficiency in IT
2. Strategic thinking
3. Analytical skills
4. Interpersonal and negotiation skills
5. Integrity
6. Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills

E. TERMS OF SERVICE:

The position will be permanent andpensionable.

Anattractive and competitive compensation and benefits package awaits thesuccessful applicant.

F CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATION

i. Successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and will therefore be required to provide the following documents;

· Clearance certificates from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB),

· Valid Tax Compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA),

· Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations ;

· Clearance certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);

· Clearance from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission.

ii. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

G. HOW TO APPLY

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Candidates whomeet the above requirements are invited to log onto the Boards recruitmentportal via https://ebk.go.ke /career-opportunities and must complete the registrationand submit the same as well as attach the following documents;

· Cover Letter

· Detailed and updated CVs (giving currentcontact details of three (3) referees),

· Copies of all academic and professional certificates, copies of testimonials, details of current position, current remuneration

· Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

All applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered. No Hard Copy Application will be accepted.

All applications(Cover Letters) must be received not later than 21^st March, 2023at 1700Hours and should be addressed to;

THE REGISTRAR/CEO

ENGINEERS BOARD OF KENYA,

P. O. Box 30324-00100 NAIROBI.

The Board is an equal-opportunity employer in keeping with its obligations under the Constitution of Kenya 2010 particularly Articles 10, 27(4) and 23. Therefore, the Board encourages eligible women, persons with disabilities, those from minority and marginalized communities to apply for the above opportunities.

The Board does not charge any fee for job applications and in case someone purports to ask for money from applications kindly report immediately for necessary action.