a) Job Purpose
The Airport Accountant will be responsible for financial planning, control and efficient utilization of financial resources in the airport.
b) Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Overseeing accurate and prompt processing of staff and vendor payment and reconciliations;
ii. Coordinating annual internal and external audits for the department;
iii. Ensuring that the existing internal controls are working and being adhered to by all;
iv. Ensuring compliance with tax legislations and statutory deductions enforced in Kenya;
v. Coordinating the physical verification of non- current assets and work in progress and ensuring accurate asset register is maintained;
vi. Overseeing the adherence of all procedures, policies and standards on the processing, management and reporting of non-current asset, taxation, staff payments and general ledger;
vii. Communicating tariff changes and associated system changes to sales officers for compliance; and
viii. Billing, processing of all transactions accurately and promptly.
c) Key Qualifications and Experience
i. Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution
ii. Professional qualifications in Finance or Accounting, CPA(K) or equivalent qualification
iii. Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or related professional body and in good standing
iv. Minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in a managerial/supervisory position
v. Proficiency in Computer Applications
d) Skills and Competencies
Teamwork, good communication, interpersonal, supervisory and analytical skills
Application Criteria
The full details of the advertisement can be accessed on KAA Website https://www.kaa.go.ke under Careers Section for detailed job descriptions, requirements for appointment and instructions on how to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following clearance certificates as per the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:
(i) Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(ii) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
(iii) Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
(iv) Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
(v) Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
The clearance certificates should be valid and current.
The self-declaration Form from EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to provide original National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates during the interview.
Submission of Applications
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications via electronic mail [email protected] or in hard copy quoting the Job Reference on the Email title line or on the envelope to:.
Managing Director / CEO
Kenya Airports Authority
KAA Head Office, Airport North Road
P. O Box 19001-00501, Nairobi Kenya.
To be considered, your application must be received not later than Monday, 21st August, 2023 at 5.00pm East African Time addressed to the contact provided above.
