Financial Services

Senior Accountant

Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA)·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Contract
Financial ServicesFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 10, 2026

Job purpose

  • To implement financial management and reporting processes, compliance with applicable public sector financial regulations and standards, and provide accurate financial information to support
  • prudent resource stewardship, decision-making, and achievement of organizational objectives.

Job Description

  • Examining payment vouchers and posting in the vote book/budget control records;
  • Processing imprests, advances and other disbursements and remitting statutory deductions;
  • Examining cash and Bank reconciliation statements;
  • Preparation of cash flow projections and investment proposals;
  • Preparing financial reports and statements;
  • Providing safe custody of accounting records, documents and assets;
  • Maintaining imprest ledger and follow up on surrender of imprests;
  • Safe custody of authority records and assets under his/her jurisdiction;
  • Preparing budgets for recurrent and development votes;
  • Compiling expenditure proposals;
  • Monitoring expenditure of projects and programs on a periodic basis; compiling information required in the budgetary process;
  • Processing medium term expenditure and revised estimate budgets;
  • Preparing fiscal reports and ensuring timely disbursement of funds;
  • Undertaking variance analysis and recommending remedial measures; and
  • Preparing funding and resource mobilization proposals.

Job Specifications

  • For appointment to this grade, one must have;
  • Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Accountant I or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • CPA II/ ACCA II or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body and in good standing;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.

Key competencies and skills

  • Strong knowledge of PFM Act, accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance;
  • Proficiency in accounting systems, financial analysis tools, and advanced spreadsheet applications to support informed decision-making;
  • Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical stewardship and confidentiality;
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and sound judgment capabilities, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build e ective working relationships across diverse teams;
  • Proven ability to manage priorities, deliver results within strict timelines, and maintain high performance in demanding environments;and
  • Adaptability and resilience, with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve organizational objectives.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDProfessional Certificate

At a glance

Company

Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA)

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 10, 2026

Created

October 27, 2026

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