Finance & Accounts Officer (Grade ACA 6)

About the role

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority is recruiting a Finance & Accounts Officer (Grade ACA 6) for a permanent, pensionable post. The officer reports to the Senior Finance & Accounts Officer and handles payments, reconciliations, payroll, petty cash and accounting records.

Key responsibilities

• Process payments according to established procedures and policies, review payment vouchers and liaise with suppliers for account reconciliation.
• Capture invoices and certificates of contract into the system, supervise daily cash counts and sort out bank statement, payroll and accruals reconciliation items.
• Make entries in staff bank accounts, reconcile salaries and wages accounts and prepare payroll.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, ensure all revenues are receipted and banked, and follow up promptly on banking discrepancies.
• Manage petty cash and the imprest system across departments, and take part in annual stock takes and reconciliations.
• Maintain a fixed asset register, reconcile debtor accounts and prepare external audit schedules and monthly management accounts.
• Ensure statutory deductions and payments are remitted to the relevant authorities and perform other duties assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

To apply, use the ACA job application form and attach a copy of your national ID, academic certificates and testimonials, sent by post or hand-delivered to the Anti-Counterfeit Authority in Nairobi. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviewees must provide clearance certificates from HELB, KRA, CID, EACC, CRB and any other relevant bodies, along with originals of their certificates and transcripts.