Principal Accountant

Overview

JOB REFERENCE NO. NLAS/PA/5/1/2026/16 Qualifications. For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: At least nine (9) years’ cumulative work experience, three (3) years of which must have been at the grade of Senior Accountant or in a comparable position in the Private or Public sector; Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance/Accounting Option), Economics, Business Administration/Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Been a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ACCA) or any other relevant professional body in good standing; Certificate in Management Course Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance; Duties and Responsibilities The Principal Accountant is responsible for the following functions: Processing payments; Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets; Applying sound principles, systems and techniques in accounting for Finances assets, revenue, expenditure and costs; Accounting for special funds, programmes and projects funds; Verifying financial reports; Verifying bank reconciliation statements; Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets; Authorizing payments and claims within set limits as approved; Verifying and receipting of all monies due and payable to NLAS; Analysing and reporting on revenue collected to Management; Ensuring safe custody of accountable documents; Preparing quarterly financial management reports; Authorizing of Payments and claims within set limits as approved; and Ensuring maintenance of proper books of accounts; Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale: NLAS GRADE 5. Ksh Ksh. 128,570 x 10,755 – 139,325 x 10,755 – 150,080 x 10,755 – 160,835 x 10,755 – 171,590 x 10,755 – 182,345 x 10,755 – 193,100 x 10,755 – 203,855 p.m.