Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant - Grade Thirteen (13)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Accounting & Finance, Management, Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Maseno University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 12 2026

Duty Station:
Kisumu | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Requirements for Appointment:

• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
• At least Twelve (12) years relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which should have been at the level of Accountant in a university set-up or equivalent position in a comparable organization;
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or its equivalent and be in good standing;
• Registered with a relevant professional body; and
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Monitor and track University debts to ensure optimum debt levels;
• Formulate, monitor and review internal control systems such proper keeping of documents to ensure smooth operations within the section;
• Oversee financial operations in the section to ensure that all accounting tasks are executed as per the accounting standards and University policy;
• Coordinate and collaborate with external stakeholders including the Higher Education Loans Board, banks, internal and external debtors to enhance good financial relations;
• Supervise accountants, assistant accountants, accounts assistants and clerks to ensure that tasks are done correctly and in time;
• Conduct annual staff evaluation for accountants, accounts assistants and clerks in order to identify areas of weakness, training needs and for reward;
• Review and sign off monthly bank reconciliations to ensure correctness and consistence;
• Review monthly accounting schedules to support the final accounts;
• Compile and review monthly financial statements for the management of the institution;
• Oversee monthly payroll reconciliations and authorization for accuracy and completeness; and
• Participate in University budget making, implementation and monitoring

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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TERMS OF SERVICE

The Terms of service for these positions will be Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations Terms EXCEPT for the position of General Manager, Grade KH 13 and Instructor, Grade Eleven (11) will be on a Three (3) Years Contract Terms renewable based on satisfactory performance

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view the detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and Three (3) Referees’ letters.

Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants should submit Five (5) hard copies of the application letter, together with the required testimonials. The application letter and all accompanying documents should also be consolidated into one running PDF document and mailed, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for. Applications must be submitted on or before 12th October, 2026 and addressed to

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 - 40105
MASENO

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