Accountant I

About the role

Karatina University is hiring a full-time Accountant I in Nyeri. The post oversees financial records and accounting functions. The employer is listed as Karatina University, advertised through a corporate staffing service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the university's quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Prepare the finance department procurement plan.
• File statutory returns with the relevant authorities.
• Prepare the finance department risk matrix and assist in preparing the finance department work plan.
• Supervise operations in the cash office, expenditure, student finance and salaries sections.
• Prepare management reports to support decision making and analyse financial data within each section.
• Oversee maintenance of the fixed assets register.

Required profile

• Master's degree in finance or accounting from a recognised institution.
• CPA III certification.
• At least four years' experience as an Accountant II or in a comparable position.
• Membership registration with ICPAK or a relevant professional body.

To apply, candidates must submit a continuously scanned copy of their application by email to the university's jobs unit, with the subject line stating the job title and reference number.