# Senior Accountant Job UFAA

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Company: UFAA

Category: Accounting

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-10-27

Expires: 2026-12-11

## Job Description

Accounting Jobs, Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) Jobs. Senior Accountant oversees financial reporting and accounting operations, requires a relevant business/finance degree, CPA II/ACCA II, ICPAK membership in good standing, and 6+ years accounting experience (including 3+ at Accountant I level). Full-time role in Nairobi.

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.

### Responsibilities

- 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.

Qualifications

- 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.

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