Senior Accountant (Re-advertisement) at Kibabii University
| Location | BUNGOMA, Kenya |
| Date Posted | August 13, 2025 |
| Category |
Accounting
Business Administration Education / Teaching Finance Government |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
Job Description
Kibabii University is a public university in Kenya located in Bungoma County along Bungoma-Chwele highway.
Senior Accountant (Re-advertisement)
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Served in the grade of Accountant I Grade AD 12 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Passed CPA III /ACCA III from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage;
- Be a member of recognized professional body in good standing; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
- Interpreting, advising and coordinating implementation of government financial policies, regulations and procedures;
- Spearheading the formulation and review of financial management and accounting procedures;
- Overseeing preparation of annual financial statements;
- Ensuring compliance with public sector and donor financial reporting guidelines;
- Overseeing preparation and implementation of financial manuals and procedures;
- Authorizing payments;
- Ensuring compliance with expenditure limits;
- Reviewing the applications of accounting standards and systems;
- Monitoring and ensuring timely production of management and statutory financial reports;
- Instituting accounting and internal control procedures;
- Formulating financial management procedures;
- Ensuring that all donor and government grants are accounted for appropriately;
- Preparing, planning and coordinating external audit; and
- Approving all correcting journal entries prepared by accountants.
Applying Instructions
Senior Accountant (Re-advertisement) at Kibabii University College
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- Company: Kibabii University College
- Location: Kenya
- State: Bungoma
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Accounting Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Kibabii University is a public university in Kenya located in Bungoma County along Bungoma-Chwele highway.
Senior Accountant (Re-advertisement)
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Served in the grade of Accountant I Grade AD 12 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Passed CPA III /ACCA III from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage;
- Be a member of recognized professional body in good standing; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
- Interpreting, advising and coordinating implementation of government financial policies, regulations and procedures;
- Spearheading the formulation and review of financial management and accounting procedures;
- Overseeing preparation of annual financial statements;
- Ensuring compliance with public sector and donor financial reporting guidelines;
- Overseeing preparation and implementation of financial manuals and procedures;
- Authorizing payments;
- Ensuring compliance with expenditure limits;
- Reviewing the applications of accounting standards and systems;
- Monitoring and ensuring timely production of management and statutory financial reports;
- nstituting accounting and internal control procedures;
- Formulating financial management procedures;
- Ensuring that all donor and government grants are accounted for appropriately;
- Preparing, planning and coordinating external audit; and
- Approving all correcting journal entries prepared by accountants.
Method of Application
Terms and Conditions In accordance with Kibabii University Charter and Statutes, successful candidates for the positions of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Senior Accountant and Assistant Public Health Officer shall hold office on permanent and pensiable terms subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of service as approved by University Council from time to time. Successful candidates for the position of Chief Internal Auditor shall hold office on five-years contract. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE). Successful candidates shall be required to submit the following documents:
- Clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board;
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
- Clearance from a Credit Reference Bureau; and
- Criminal Investigation Department - (Certificate of Good Conduct).
All applications should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:
- Six (6) hard Copies; and
- Electronic scanned copy in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to the following email Councilrecruitment@kibu.ac.ke by 5pm EAT Friday, 29th August, 2025.
- The Six (6) hard Copies must be submitted on or before Friday, 29th August, 2025 and be addressed to:-
The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University,
P.O. Box 1699 - 50200,
Bungoma OR Dropped at:
Kibabii University – Main Campus
Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ADA 307
Please Note:
- Kibabii University is an equal opportunity employer. WOMEN, MARGINALIZED AND PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY are encouraged to apply.
- The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
- Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
- Only shortlisted candidates with be contacted.