Job Description
Directorate: Finance and ICT
Grade: KMAG 4
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic salary: 115,500.00 to 285,500.00, House
allowance: 30,000.00, Commuter allowance: 16,000.00
Job Purpose
The accountants are responsible for ensuring prudent and optimum utilization of
Authority funds and preparing financial reports. The finance officers are responsible
for managing the financial resources of the Authority through preparation and
submission of financing proposal to the government and other financing agencies.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Monitoring expenditures based on approved budgets
ii. Ensuring safe custody of Authority’s financial records and assets
iii. Overseeing the accounting of special funds including donor and project funds
iv. Managing authority cash flows; and
v. Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books and other accountable
documents.
vi. Maintaining up-to-date books of accounts
vii. Overseeing submission of statutory deductions;
viii. Coordinating the preparation of responses to audit queries and PIC inquiries;
ix. Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and reports for the
Authority
x. Ensuring timely preparation, review and Approval of bank reconciliation
statements
xi. Interpreting regulations of the Authority pertaining to financial control and
management;
xii. Co-ordinating preparation of budgets and work plans for the section
xiii. Ensuring provision of accurate, timely and reliable financial information;
xiv. Ensuring timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts; and
xv. Interpreting of financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices and
control and management of PAYE, VAT and other statutory deductions.
xvi. Verifying Payment vouchers and Staff Imprests in accordance with the laid
down financial procedures, policies and regulations;
xvii. Review of bank reconciliation statements.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Business
Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution; Master’s degree will be an added
advantage.
ii. Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination/ACCA
affiliate Exams
iii. Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
iv. Should a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience
v. Demonstrated results in work performance
vi. Proficiency in computer applications;
How to Apply
- Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
- An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
- Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Chairman of the Board, Kenya Maritime Authority.
- Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: chairmanjobs-1@kma.go.ke
- Post applications should be sent to:
Chairman, Board of Directors,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
MOMBASA.
Note:
- Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
- Successful candidates must adhere to the provisions on Leadership and Integrity as enshrined in Chapter VI of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
- Kenya Maritime Authority is an equal opportunity employer and any qualified employee including persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
N/B: The applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 16th June, 2025.