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Category

Accounting / Finance

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/26/2026
16 days left

Employer / Company

Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) logo
Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)
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Description (Public)

The Accountant serves in the Insurance Regulatory Authority, contributing to finance / accounting / audit work that supports regulation, supervision and development of the insurance sector in Kenya.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Preparing and verification of vouchers in accordance the laid down rules and regulations;.
  • Performing primary data entry and routine accounting work;.
  • Maintaining primary records including cash books, imprests, vote books and ledgers;.
  • Filing of documents and statutory returns;.
  • Consolidating data/information required for preparation of management reports;.
  • Ensuring Safe custody of records and assets under care.
  • Participating in development of the Department’s work plan and budget;.
  • Reconciling supplier accounts, other payable accounts (e. g PAYE, WHT, etc.) and general review of expense accounts;.
  • Making payments to suppliers in a timely and accurate basis and keep creditors’ accounts reconciled;.
  • Posting invoices, payments expense accruals and other expenditure journals into the accounting system;.
  • Participating in the preparation of periodic (monthly and annual) accounting schedules for external audit purposes.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelors in any of the following: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
  • Proficiency in Computer Applications.
  • Communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Analytical skills.
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Skills & Competencies:

  • Accountant.
  • Job Type Full Time.
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND.
  • Experience.
  • Location Nairobi.
  • Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit.
  • Job Specifications.
  • The duties and responsibilities will entail:.
  • Preparing and verification of vouchers in accordance the laid down rules and regulations;.
  • Performing primary data entry and routine accounting work;.
  • Maintaining primary records including cash books, imprests, vote books and ledgers;.
  • Accounting for revenue;.

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