The Kenya National Examinations Council (also referred to as KNEC or the Council) was established in 1980 under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya. This Act (Cap 225A of 1980) was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Receiving, reviewing and forwarding monthly and quarterly reports by the set timelines;
• Ensuring that financial statements are produced on time as per all the relevant legislation and financial regulations;
• Reviewing responses to audit queries and ensuring timely response to the queries raised;
• Implementing ISO procedures and work instructions;
• Preparing all foreign payments as per existing contracts or invoices submitted; obtaining the best foreign exchange spot rates;
• Verifying payment vouchers;
• Verifying imprest accounted for and follow-up of outstanding imprests;
• Ensuring timely and accurate payments of claims;
• Keeping abreast with tax legislation and advise management;
• Ensuring timely processing of fuel requests for running national examinations;
• Requisition bank for blank cheque books, record in register issue the same; custodian of all blank cheques;
• Preparing revised estimates and draft annual budget; ensure budget compliance; receive, review and forward monthly and quarterly reports by the set timelines;
• Regularly reviewing internal control procedures and ensuring that the existing internal control procedures are adhered to;
• Maintaining project accounts as per donors’ requirements and PFMA Act;
• Implementing ISO procedures and work instructions;
• implementing the revenue collection system and making proposals for its continuous improvement;
• Advising management on the valuation and revaluation of fixed assets.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at the supervisory level;
• Masters Degree in any of the following: Economics, Commerce (Finance Option) Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounts; or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts Commerce (Finance Option), Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);
• Registered member with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, skills and attitudes

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player.