Accounts Assistant II

The Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) is a Semi Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) in the Ministry of Agriculture, with its headquarters at Kibos near Kisumu.

KESREF is mandated to develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, value addition and competitiveness of the Kenyan sugar sub-sector.

KESREF wishes to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to the following vacant position:

Accounts Assistant II
Grade RF 7- (1 Post)

Re:AAII/REC/09/11
RF 8 - Kshs: 39660x920-42420x980-45360x1060-50660 p.m.

The position exists in Kibos and reports to the Financial Accountant

Tasks and responsibilities

Originate payment vouchers and imprests
Process imprest requests
Ensure filing of accounting documents
Prepare bank reconciliation statements
Update the general ledger
Prepare invoices
Compute staff claims

Level of Education and Experience:

KCSE ‘C’ plain or equivalent
KATC Final
Computer literacy
Two (2) years in a similar position

Other Competencies

Honesty, confidentiality and integrity
Demonstrated high level of maturity and good leadership and analytical skills.
A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, high sense of maturity.
Ability to work within strict deadlines.


Interested candidates for any of the above position who meet the requirements may send their applications with the reference number and detailed curriculum vitae containing current as well as expected remunerations, names and addresses of three referees and day time telephone contact, with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.

KESREF is an equal opportunity employer.

Please Note that Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.