Accountant I

Job Specifications:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Implementing financial regulations, policies, strategies and plans;

Implementing budgetary and cost control;

Maintaining books of accounts and financial records,

Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;

Implementing internal financial controls;

Preparing financial reports and statements;

Maintaining accurate and complete financial record of the Laboratory;

Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligations and circulars;

Analysing and reporting on revenue collected to Management;

Preparing payment vouchers and processing of payments;

Managing petty cash;

Maintaining records relating to Government grants and other donor funds;

Preparing Management and Statutory reports;

Maintenance of statutory deductions and remittance;

Maintaining financial records for project and programs;

Identifying, analysing and managing of financial risk control in the Laboratory;

Collecting of revenue; and

Collating financial estimates and determining of aggregate expenditure.

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Cumulative service period of three (3) years’ relevant work experience at the grade of Accountant II or a comparable position;

Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics, or Business Administration (Accounting/ Finance Option) equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; AND Part II of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR

Part III of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and

Proficiency in computer applications

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested persons who meet the minimum criterion are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents:

Duly filled NQCL employment application form

National Identity card

Relevant academic and professional certificates

Duly signed application letter

Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Interested applicants must submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications. Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “confidential” and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied for.

Address and deliver to:

Ag. Chief Executive Officer

National Quality Control Laboratory

University of Nairobi

School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – KNH

P.O. Box 29726 – 00202

NAIROBI

Soft copy applications should be submitted to hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 16th November, 2026, not later than 2359 hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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