Accountant I

Full time @The National Research Centre (NCRC) in Accounting/Finance
  • Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya, 01000 View on Map
  • Post Date : August 6, 2025
  • Salary: Ksh30,000.00 - Ksh80,000.00 / Monthly
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 3577
  • Offered Salary  1000
  • Career Level  Others
  • Experience  2 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Accounting/Finance
  • Qualifications  Diploma/Degree
  • State  Nairobi
  • City  Nairobi

Job Description

Accountant I

The officer at this position will report to the Principal Accountant. The appointment shall be Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:

  • Preparing cheques and posting payments and receipts;
  • Contacting clients about invoices and handling queries relating to accounts;
  • Verifying payments and receipt vouchers and committal documents;
  • Movement and safe custody of cash;
  • Data capture, filing and maintaining ledgers;
  • Maintaining financial records;
  • Preparing budget estimates, accounts and management reports; and
  • Supporting audits and reconciliation.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option), or Certified Public Accountant Part III or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and competencies

  • Interpersonal relationship skills;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Report writing skills;
  • Communication skills; and
  • Ability to work in a team.

Interested applicants for this position must submit duly filled NCRC job application form, from NCRC website through www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ detailed CV, copies of academic certificates and other testimonials.

The Successful candidates will be required to submit the following documents;

  • Certificate of clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
  • Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Duly filled and stamped self declaration/ clearance form from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)

The self declaration form, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) should indicate the Principal Research Officer as the position for which declaration is being submitted.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and invited for interview

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are advised to visit the Centre’s website www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ and apply online as guided.

All applications should reach the Centre on or before 25th August, 2025 latest by 5.00 PM. East African Time

The Director/CEO
National Crime Research Centre
ACK Garden Annex, 1st Ngong Avenue, off Bishops Road
P. O. Box 21180-00100
NAIROBI

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