NACC Principal Accountant (Receivables) Job in Kenya - 2015

The National AIDS Control Council (NACC) is a state Corporation whose

mission is to provide policy and strategic framework for mobilizing and

coordinating resources for the prevention of HIV transmission and

provision of care and support to the infected and affected people in

Kenya.

In our efforts to fulfill this mandate, the NACC seeks to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position:

Job Title: Principal Accountant, Receivables
 

Reports: To Head Finance
 

Grade: NACC 4
 

Department: Finance and Administration
 

 

Business Purpose / Objective: To manage the accounts receivable function within the organizations established policies. 

Also responsible for arranging and overseeing completion of all work including posting, processing, and verification of receipts, credit claims, refunds, interest charges, or other similar records. 

Manages the accounts receivable function within the organization’s established policies. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage the accounting for funds received by NACC from government and donor organizations.


• Put in place procedures and processes for funds disbursements to eligible programme. 


• Ensure all funds received by NACC are posted and applied correctly to relevant accounts daily 


• Ensure zero variance. 


• Communicate with various levels of management and programme personnel.


• Report all examples of system/process situations which have potential to cause lost revenue


• Coordinate day, week, month and year end closure for the section. 


• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual receivable statements 


• Produce regular or special written reports. 


• Suggest improvements in processes to increase effectiveness of section and division at large. 

Educational 

• Master’s degree in a relevant area 


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or its equivalent from a recognized institution


• Full professional qualification- CPA (K), ACCA or its equivalent; 

Experience 

• Five (5) years in a related function in a large and reputable organization

Key Competencies 

• Have in depth knowledge of GOK and development partners’ financial procedures; 


• Demonstrate proven experience from a public sector


• Excellent working knowledge of such as spreadsheets and accounting packages;


• Be committed and open to new working techniques;


• Be able to produce reports within strict deadlines.

How to Apply

The

above positions are on three (3) year renewable contact basis subject

to satisfactory performance through a formal appraisal. 

The individuals recruited shall be of high integrity and able to work within a team. 

If

you fulfill the above requirements, you are invited to apply by

submitting an application together with an up to date CV, copies of

certificates, testimonials, names and contacts of three professional

referees in a sealed envelope by 5:00 p.m on Friday, October 9, 2015 to

the address provided below. 

NACC is an equal opportunity

employer and does not discriminate any applicant on the basis of their

ethnic background, sex, religion, disability, HIV or marital status yet

is attentive to gender, regional and ethnic balance. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

In

addition to the indicated requirements all candidates will be required

to meet the expectations of Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity and

get clearances as follows:

1. Certificate of Good Conduct


2. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission on Integrity for Public Servants


3. Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)


4. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance


5. Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

The Director 

National AIDS Control Council

Landmark Plaza 9th Floor 

P.O. Box 61307, 00200 

Nairobi Kenya