Principal Accountant at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Job Purpose

Responsible for coordinating development, implementation and/or review of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls for efficient and effective Management of Authority funds.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following job competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Attributes):

Cumulative service period of nine (9) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Accountant at IPOA 7

• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/ Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Membership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);

Proficiency in Computer Applications with a bias in computerized accounting packages; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.