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Accountant I
2026-03-03T08:15:13+00:00
Garissa University College
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Accounting & Finance, Education
KES
MONTH
2026-03-20T17:00:00+00:00
8

Job Description

Duties at this level will entail:

  • Verification of payment vouchers, payment schedules, ledger postings etc in accordance with laid down rules and regulations.
  • Deal with all accounting procedures and routine matters effectively
  • Preparation of final accounting statements.
  • Organization and management of accounting units,
  • Directing, controlling and coordinating of both routine and non-routine accounting matters.
  • Interpreting financial policies, budgetary control system, management of accounting methods and monthly/quarterly financial returns.
  • Supervision and development of staff in the section.
  • Carry out other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned

Job specification

For appointment to this grade, a person must possess the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelors degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and;
  • Should be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA – K) and a registered member of ICPAK or equivalent accounting body.
  • Should have five (5) years of relevant experience.
  • Should demonstrate Practical Knowledge of ICT
  • Consistently demonstrated outstanding qualities for leadership, coordination and organization capabilities.
  • A Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
  • Verification of payment vouchers, payment schedules, ledger postings etc in accordance with laid down rules and regulations.
  • Deal with all accounting procedures and routine matters effectively
  • Preparation of final accounting statements.
  • Organization and management of accounting units,
  • Directing, controlling and coordinating of both routine and non-routine accounting matters.
  • Interpreting financial policies, budgetary control system, management of accounting methods and monthly/quarterly financial returns.
  • Supervision and development of staff in the section.
  • Carry out other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned
  • Practical Knowledge of ICT
  • Leadership
  • Coordination
  • Organization capabilities
  • A Bachelors degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
  • Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA – K) and a registered member of ICPAK or equivalent accounting body.
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience.
  • Practical Knowledge of ICT
  • Outstanding qualities for leadership, coordination and organization capabilities.
  • A Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Accountant I

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

Jobs at:
Garissa University College

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 20 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Description

Duties at this level will entail:

  • Verification of payment vouchers, payment schedules, ledger postings etc in accordance with laid down rules and regulations.
  • Deal with all accounting procedures and routine matters effectively
  • Preparation of final accounting statements.
  • Organization and management of accounting units,
  • Directing, controlling and coordinating of both routine and non-routine accounting matters.
  • Interpreting financial policies, budgetary control system, management of accounting methods and monthly/quarterly financial returns.
  • Supervision and development of staff in the section.
  • Carry out other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned

Job specification

For appointment to this grade, a person must possess the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelors degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and;
  • Should be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA – K) and a registered member of ICPAK or equivalent accounting body.
  • Should have five (5) years of relevant experience.
  • Should demonstrate Practical Knowledge of ICT
  • Consistently demonstrated outstanding qualities for leadership, coordination and organization capabilities.
  • A Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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THE VICE CHANCELLOR

GARISSA UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 1801-70100 GARISSA

Applications should be received at the office of the Vice Chancellor not later than 20th March 2026 at 5.00pm. Incomplete and late applications will NOT be accepted.

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, March 20 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 03-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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