Jobs at Kenya Education Staff Institute (KESI)- Vacancies in Kenya

Senior Accountant
Senior Internal Auditor
Ministry of Education

Kenya Education Staff Institute
The Kenya Education Staff Institute (KESI) is a semi-autonomous capacity building government agency of the Ministry of Education.
Applicants are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications to:

The Director
Kenya Education Staff Institute
P.O. Box 62592-00200
Nairobi

so as to reach the director on or before 2nd June, 2010.
Senior Accountant
The main responsibilities will include:

Coordinates the preparation of the KESI annual budget and monitor performance against the approval budget;
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
Preparation of monthly staff payrolls, cash flows, Trial Balance, Bank Reconciliation, Statutory deductions and Tax returns;
Assist in donor grant and project management;
Oversee the effective maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register;
Managing finances and procurement functions;
Ensuring adherence to appropriate accounting systems;
Interpreting financial/accounting policies, procedure, standard rules and regulations;
Ensuring timely preparation of financial statements and accounts;
Dealing with audit queries;
Maintaining the Vote Book;
Verifying the payroll;
Preparing Financial Management Accounts and Statutory Reports.
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have

Have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting Option)from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification
A qualified accountant with CPA II, ACCA or equivalent professional qualifications;
Progressive work experience as Senior Accountant or equivalent position in a public/private institution for at least 3 years;
Good understanding and experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management, including management of donor funds
Exposure to computerized financial systems and experience in public sector accounting;
Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)
Senior Internal Auditor
The main duties and responsibilities will include:

Ensuring that all the institution’s systems and process are efficient;
Internal control systems are adequate; and that assets are efficiently utilized and safeguarded
Auditing the books of accounts; and all payments vouchers for all financial obligations before funds are released for payments; and
Preparing annual reports;
Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards within the department and adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules, ensuring compliance with existing regulation, instructions and procedures in financial and other operation;
Formulating and implementing annual audit plans
Guiding the external auditors
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting /Finance option)
Certified Public Accountant Part II Examination; CPA III will be an added advantage
Served as Auditor or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
Demonstrate outstanding professional competence, leadership qualities and high integrity
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Dr. Wanjiru Kariuki
The Director
Kenya Education Staff Institute