Accountant I
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University of Kabianga is hiring an Accountant I in Kericho. The role leads a finance section, verifies payment vouchers and schedules, maintains ledger postings, and prepares final accounts. Applicants need a Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA (K), nine years of relevant experience, and ICPAK membership. Applications must be emailed to recruitment@kabianga.ac.ke and hard copies received by 5:00 p.m. EAT on Tuesday, 31st August 2026.
- Senior accounting role leading a section of assistant accountants
- Requires CPA (K) and ICPAK registration
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent mandatory
- Nine years relevant experience, including three at grade 11 or equivalent
- Application deadline: 31st August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EAT
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University of Kabianga is located in Kabianga Division in Kericho West District. The University is situated in the Kabianga Complex, comprising the then Kabianga Framers Training Center, Kabianga High School and Primary School and the Kipsigis County Council Tea Farm. The Kabianga Complex has along history.
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Accountant I
Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
MBA/MSc/MA
,
Professional Certificate
Experience
- 9 years
- Location
- Kericho
- Job Field
- Finance / Accounting / Audit
- of which three years must be at grade 11 or its equivalent
- Must be a registered member of ICPAK or an equivalent professional body
- Practical knowledge of ICT in relevant areas is mandatory
- Duties and
Requirements
- CPA (K)
- A Master’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or its equivalent.
- Nine (9) years relevant
Responsibilities
- An Accountant is in-charge of a section/unit comprising of Assistant Accountant, Senior Account Assistants and Accounts Assistant.
- He/she will be expected to verify payment vouchers, payment schedules, ledger postings in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations.
- He/she should have a sufficient broad and detailed knowledge of accounting procedures and practices to enable him/her to deal efficiently with all routine matters with minimal supervision.
- He/she should be able to prepare Final Accounts
- Any other duty assigned by the supervisor
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- Method of Application
- In addition, applicants are required to submit an electronic scanned copy of the application in PDF format, with all documents merged into one continuous file, via email to
- recruitment@kabianga.ac.ke
- . Both the hard copy and the electronic application must be received not later than 5.00 p.m. (EAT) on Tuesday, 31st August 2026.
- All applications to be addressed to:
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
- University of Kabianga
- P. O. BOX 2030 – 20200
- KERICHO
- Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of the advertisement.
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