Financial Services

Accountant I

National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Internship
Financial ServicesFull TimeInternship
-Closes Nov 16, 2026

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

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDProfessional Certificate
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At a glance

Company

National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

Valid until

November 16, 2026

Created

October 27, 2026

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