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PROGRAM ACCOUNTANT JG CPSB 08 (1 POST) REF/MCPSB/332/2022 CONTRACT

Terms: Contract

REPORTING TO: Business Official

LOCATION: Migori County

Job summary

The program accountant will support the implementation of the CDC Funded Migori CHMT TUKICHEKI Program; He/ She will be responsible for the day-to-day finance operations such (petty cash, carrying out banking activities, processing tax exemptions for assets based on USG/CDC requirements and preparation of reports) of the program as well as working closely, with the Business official and programs team. In addition, the incumbent will be involved in financial planning as the focal point for budget costing and allocation of expenses. He/ She will implement and monitor internal control processes to safeguard equipment and other assets procured under the contract in compliance with Migori county government, Government of Kenya (GOK and US CDC procedures, rules, and regulations.

Job Description

i. Establish and maintain sound and transparent accounting and fiscal control procedures for financial management that are in compliance with Migori county government, Government of Kenya (GOK) and US CDC procedures, rules, and regulations.
ii. Support the project's budgeting system at all stages from program design, planning implementation and monitoring.

iii. Develop activity budgets for planned activities and monitoring of expenditure against the budget.

iv. Record all financial transactions and ensure monthly transactions are entered in the general ledger accurately and on timely basis.

v. Ensure proper accounting of all project transactions using approved accounting system and in line
with Migori county and CDC/PEPFAR requirements

vi.
Manage banking operations and reconciliations
vii.
Develop, analyse and monitor program budgets, track obligations and expenditures against program budget allocations, while maximizing savings and investments of funds
viii.
Regularly advise and update program teams and leadership on financial procedures, rules, and related matters.
ix.
Prepare and submit annual, quarterly and any ad hoc financial reports to CDC/PEPFAR including presentation to management and the board indicating performance, trends, and projections
x.
Prepare and maintain filing system for financial documents in readiness for audits or tax reporting purposes and participate in financial audits
xi.
Liaise with internal audit and external auditors in the review of project financial management and development of strategies to reduce financial risk
xii.
Prepare financial reports, monthly analyses of nominal ledger accounts and bank statements reconciliation.

xiii. Timely payments of program activities and ensuring completeness, accuracy, and approvals as per Migori county government, Government of Kenya (GOK) and US CDC procedures, rules, and regulations.
xiv. Review and ensure proper filing of financial reports to the relevant authorities

xv. Maintain an accurate filing of payment vouchers and other financial documents by keeping accurate financial records

xvi. Manage verification and liquidation of all project advances and reviewing travel expense reports.

xvii. Audit travel vouchers and reconcile travel advances.

xviii. Ensuring disclosure of all VAT payments in the books for exemption purposes

xix. Petty cash management: cash custodian, proper recording, reconciliations and posting of petty cash expenses.

xx. Support in payroll management by filling all the statutory returns and making payments for all payroll deductions on or before the 5th of every following month.

xxi. Application of effective internal controls and bank policies.

xxii. Preparation of audit schedules and support audit process

xxiii. Preparation, updating and maintaining assets register

xxiv. Participate in relevant meetings with CDC and other stakeholders

xxv. Any other program tasks and duties as may be assigned by the Principal Investigator

Required qualification

i. A Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration
ii. CPA Part K and registered Member of ICPAK

iii. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.

iv. Experience in project accounting and auditing in a donor-funded development projects is required.

v. Good knowledge of and experience with county government and USG rules and regulations is an added advantage

vi. Strong computer skills in accounting software, Microsoft office application including Word, Excel, Power Point

vii. Good interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to efficiently take up multiple tasks under
pressure and tight deadlines.

viii. Must be a self-motivated, diligent, and reliable person who can work with minimal supervision.

ix. Good communication skills, written and verbal, in English and Kiswahili lan
guages

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Applicants are advised to use PSC 2 application form, indicate ward of origin at the top and attach the necessary documents. All applications should be submitted in a sealed A4 envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating the reference number for position applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary/CEO
Migori County Public Service Board

P.O Box 365- 40400, Suna

2. Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the offices of the Migori County Public Service Board located at Nyamome along Namba Masara road adjacent to Nyamome SDA church.
3. All applications should reach the Secretary/CEO Migori County Public Service Board on or before Wednesday 16thMarch, 2022 at 5:00pm.

4. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates and testimonials.

5. For candidates to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, applicants must obtain the following clearances:

  • Tax compliance certificate from KRA
  • Clearance certificate from HELB
  • Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC)
  • Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department

NB:

  • Women, People Living with Disabilities and Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply;
  • Only shortlisted and successful candidate will be contacted;
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

MIGORI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

https://migori.go.ke/vacancies/TUKICHEKIADVERTFEB2022.pdf

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