The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is a State Corporation under the National

Treasury whose mandate is to implement, operationalize and manage the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS) as well as Trade Facilitation.

To fulfil our mandate, we wish to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for the position of

Reports to:Finance Manager

Purpose for the Job

To prepare, Monitor, control and reporting of financial information for management decision making as well as policy implementation and ensuring statutory and legal compliance.

Accounting Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement management accounting and financial reporting policies of the Agency under supervision of the Finance manager;
• Posting financial information and data using relevant accounting reporting software for purposes of updating books of Accounts;
• Preparing and presenting periodic Management Accounts and financial reports
• Preparation of bank reconciliations;
• Collation and preparation of annual budgets and financial projections;
• Maintaining and updating of assets register;
• Drafting of annual final accounts;
• Preparation of audit schedules for purposes of external audit;
• Maintenance and proper filing of all records related to Management Accounting and Financial Reporting;
• Participating in formulating, implementing and maintaining sound financial& Accounting policies, procedures and systems
• Responsible for costing, responsibility accounting, capital budgeting and depreciation
• Ensuring draft budgets and periodic financial performance reports are prepared for presentation to the management;
• Approving expenditures as per laid down procedures;
• Liaising with external consultants, auditors, tax agencies, statutory bodies etc
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

Qualifications for the Accounting Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Management, Economics or related field from a recognized University;
• Possession of CPA (K)/ full ACCA qualifications;
• Membership of good standing with ICPAK/ACCA;
• At least four (4) years relevant experience in a computerized accounting environment;
• Experience in a similar position in a Public Institution desirable.

How to Apply

Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications, Curriculum Vitae that contains details of qualifications, experience, present position and current remuneration ( enclose copy of latest pays lip), copies of certificates & relevant testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.

Candidates interested in this position are also expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Specifically, they must obtain and submit with their application copies of the following documents;

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)

Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Clearance from the Ethics & Anti corruption Authority (EACC)

Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than March 31st 201

The Chief Executive Officer Kenya Trade Network Agency 1st Floor, Embankment Plaza Longonot Rd Upperhill P.O. Box 3694300200 NAIROBI

vacancies@kentrade.go.ke

KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employerwomen and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification