The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute established in 1997 to support public policy by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country as well as developing the required human and institutional capacities.
 
This is achieved by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity building for the achievement of national development goals. It is governed by the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006.
 
The Institute is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Ref. AA/2014
 

Grade: KIP 6
 
Division: Finance & Investment Division
 
Supervisor: Finance and Investment Manager, Accountant
 
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
 
Position Summary: The Assistant Accountant will providing support in the Finance Division by ensuring that accounting standards and practices are adhered to, payments processing, banking, assisting with preparation of quarterly financial reports.

Key Responsibilities
  • Financial data processing
  • Production of quarterly financial and management reports
  • Maintaining the fixed asset register
  • Preparing receipts and invoices
  • General Ledger and Bank reconciliations
  • Vouching and control of staff advances
  • Custodian of Petty cash and related transactions
Qualifications & Attributes
  • A  Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Finance
  • Certified Public Accountant CPA Part II ,CPA-K will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of 3 years in a busy accounting environment
  • Experience in donor fund accounting desirable
  • Practical working knowledge of the Microsoft Navision Financial Reporting System
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Team player
Terms and Application Procedure

KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. 

Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance. 

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of position applied on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience. 

The application should be addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Division,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square, 
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All email applications should be sent to: hr-september2014@kippra.or.ke

Applications should reach not later than close of business 3rd October 2014.

KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer. 

Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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