NACADA Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) was established under the State Corporations Act by an Act of Parliament in 2012 with an expanded mandate to co-ordinate a multisectoral effort aimed at preventing,controlling and mitigating the impact of alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya.

The Authority wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self driven Kenyan citizen to fill the following vacant position to be based at the Authority’s Headquaters:

Position Title: Accountant – NAC 5 

Ref No. NAC/ADA/14/02/1 

1 Position
 

Report to: Finance Officer
 

Duty Station: Nairobi
 

Job Summary: To maintain accounting records and financial reporting in the Authority.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliation arising from issuance of licenses;
• Accounting of expenditure and revenue;
• Maintenance of general ledger;
• Maintenance of Cash book;
• Preparation of financial statements;
• Preparation of monthly accounts.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor of Degree holders in Commerce/Business Administration/Accounting or Finance will have an added advantage;
• CPA II;
• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience;
• Experience in bank reconciliation;
• Excellent writing and computer skills-working experience in NAVISION accounting package will be an added advantage;
• Must possess excellent communication skills (English and Kiswahili both oral and written);
• A team player, able to cope with a highly challenging and fact paced environment;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

How to Apply

Candidates should forward their applications by post, courier or hand-delivery, enclosing current and detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, day time telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up the appointment if successful, and names, addresses and emails of (3) three professional referees.
 

All applications should have the job reference number clearly marked on the envelope so as to reach the undersigned not later than 19th February 2014.

NACADA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Chief Executive Officer
National Authority For the Camapign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse,
NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 18th Floor,
P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO,
Nairobi