Senior Revenue Accountant Job Vacancy – JKIA

The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:

Senior Revenue Accountant – JKIA

Ref: No. FD/06/11

Department / Section: Finance

Reports To: Chief Revenue Accountant


Job Purpose: Design & Implement an effective accounting and internal control system for revenue generation and collection at JKIA, supervise revenue activities and maintain a proper and complete records at the station

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport.

Our Mission is “to develop, regulate, and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya” with a Vision “to be a model of Excellence in Civil Aviation”.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

• § Guide the formulation and implement an effective accounting and internal control system for ANS revenue activities at the station.
• § Review revenue accounting procedures periodically to gauge their effectiveness, recommend changes as necessary and carry out periodic inspections to obtain an assurance of compliance with approved revenue policies and procedures
• § Administer the Billing Management System at the stations
• § Review transaction records to obtain an assurance of completeness and accuracy of data as captured.
• § Maintain control accounts for ANS revenue streams and reconcile them to ledger records and investigate any discrepancies arising out of these reconciliation and take action as appropriate.
• § Coordinate invoicing activities for ANS revenue in all stations to ensure that invoices are accurate, complete and that they are prepared on a timely basis
• § Supervise the receipt of money from customers and maintains security procedures to ensure that all money collected is banked intact by KRA/KCAA cash office personnel.
• § Respond to audits, customers and management queries on matters relating to ANS revenue generally at the stations.
• § Supervise the activities of subordinates in all ANS stations, plan and implement staff training plans and address skills development and motivation issues relating to subordinates
• § Prepare and submit a consolidated ANS revenue report to the Senior Revenue Accountant at the end of each month.
• § Prepare revenue and expenditure monthly reports that may be required for Management information.
• § Carry out any other duties within their competence as may be assigned by Chief Accountant Revenue

Qualifications

• § A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or in a relevant area like Economics or Business Administration.
• § A CPA (K) or ACCA or equivalent.
• § An MBA will be an added advantage.

Experience

• § 3 years experience in busy financial and accounting environment with reporting and supervisory responsibilities

Knowledge and skills

• § Knowledge of other areas in finance, such as, ledger accounting
• § Knowledge of the ANS operations, procedures and customers, including rates, charges and tariffs for various services offered
• § Practical knowledge of billing management systems
• § Computer literate, proficient in MS Excel
• § Detailed, accurate and working to strict reporting deadlines
• § Communication and interpersonal skills required to liaise with internal and external customers
• § Strong analytical, negotiation and computer application skills and proficiency in the use of the BMS software and Ms Excel.

Interested candidates are requested to send: Application letter quoting Job Reference No. on both envelope and application letter, copies of certificates, testimonials and detailed CV indicating current salary and expected salary (except for graduate trainees), day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be received not later than 22nd September 2011.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Senior Accountant – East African School of Aviation Job Vacancy

The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:


Senior Accountant – East African School of Aviation

Ref: EASA/FD/01


Department / Section: Finance (EASA)


Reports To: Registrar Finance and Administration


Job Purpose: To handle all accounting activities and to be responsible for the entire Finance functions at the East African School of Aviation

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport.


Our Mission is “to develop, regulate, and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya” with a Vision “to be a model of Excellence in Civil Aviation”.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

• § Supervise the expenditure process at EASA to ensure that payment is done against goods and/ or services rendered;
• § Maintain security procedures for cash and accountable documents including safe custody of the following records among others;
• 1. Payment vouchers for each Financial Year.
• 2. Receipt analysis for each Financial Year
• 3. Students & Cashier banking slips
• 4. All tax monthly & yearly returns documents
• 5. All receipt books
• § Coordinate all tax requirements at the School including weekly filling of withholding VAT returns;
• § Reconcile monthly records for EASA Bank Accounts;
• § Undertake Cost-Benefit analysis of all courses including those of collaborating institutions offered at EASA
• § Prepare fee balance statements per student per course for management action;
• § Prepare monthly management reports for EASA;
• § Send students fees reminders periodically;
• § Maintain control accounts and reconcile them to relevant ledger records. Investigate any variances arising out of these reconciliations;
• § Respond to audit, supplier and management queries on matters relating to expenditure and revenue activities at EASA;
• § Coordinate the preparation and revision of annual budget for EASA for incorporation into the Authority Annual Budgets;
• § Ensure that expenditure does not exceed approved budgets-enforce strict budgetary control guided by quarterly budget allocations;
• § Ensure safe custody of cash collected and adequate cash security procedures are in place and that all money collected is banked intact;
• § Supervise the activities of subordinates, plan and implement staff training plans and address skills development and motivation issues relating to subordinates;
• § Authorize all EASA payments;
• § Carry out any other functional duties within your competence assigned by the office of Manager Finance

Qualifications

• § A Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting) or in relevant areas like Economics, or Business Administration from a recognized University.
• § Professional Qualifications: Minimum of CPA (K) or equivalent
• Experience
• § At least three years in a busy accounting environment including supervisory functions.

Knowledge and skills

• § Computer literate and practical knowledge of accounting information systems
• § Broad-based accounting and financial knowledge as is required for a generalist accountant (ledger, revenue collection, accounts payables and budget planning)
• § Detail oriented and accurate
• § Communication skills to deal with auditors, suppliers, customers etc

Interested candidates are requested to send: Application letter quoting Job Reference No. on both envelope and application letter, copies of certificates, testimonials and detailed CV indicating current salary and expected salary (except for graduate trainees), day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be received not later than 22nd September 2011.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Senior Lecturer – Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance Job Vacancy

The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:
Senior Lecturer – Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance

Ref: No. EASA/AS/07/11

Faculty/Department: Academic Services

Reports To: Head of Department-Communications, Navigation and Surveillance

Job Purpose: To plan and organise the teaching activities within the department in line with the academic calendar; to perform teaching activities

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport.


Our Mission is “to develop, regulate, and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya” with a Vision “to be a model of Excellence in Civil Aviation”.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

• § Prepare course plans for the section
• § Evaluate the section’s training programmes in terms of quality, student feedback, attendance rates, training man-hours etc
• § Coordinate with other sections / faculties on teaching facilities and equipment for the proper planning of course delivery
• § Research on relevant field of study for upgrading / improving current courses and propose new ones and teaching methods
• § Keep track of, and report on, students’ performance
• § Provide subject-matter expertise, advice and guidance as required by teaching staff, internal and external stakeholders, including the Authority.
• § Ensure compliance to quality standards in the department
• § Perform teaching activities
• § Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department-Communications, Navigation and Surveillance

Qualifications

• § A Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering
• § A certificate in at least 3 Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance(CNS) equipment courses
• § Instructor’s Training
• § Training in middle-level management
• § Certificate in “train the trainer” course.
• § Training in Curriculum Development.
• § A masters degree will be an added advantage
• Experience
• § At least 3 years experience in a senior CNS operational position,
• § 2 years’ teaching experience in CNS subjects
• § Proven experience in supervision and people skills

Knowledge and skills

• § Knowledge of quality systems in higher learning institutions and applicable ICAO requirements
• § Knowledge and application of course design, training methodology design.
• § Supervisory/coaching skills
• § Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and national requirement
• § Knowledge in industry trends
• § Strong verbal and communication skills
• § Understanding of examination administration and management
• § Proficiency in office suite and desktop publishing tools

Interested candidates are requested to send: Application letter quoting Job Reference No. on both envelope and application letter, copies of certificates, testimonials and detailed CV indicating current salary and expected salary (except for graduate trainees), day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be received not later than 22nd September 2011.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Manager, Information Technology Job Vacancy

The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:
Manager, Information Technology

Ref: No. ICT/01/11

Department / Section: ICT

Reports To: Director General

Job Purpose: To develop and review ICT policy for the KCAA in line with Strategic Plan and monitor its implementation.

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport.
Our Mission is “to develop, regulate, and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya” with a Vision “to be a model of Excellence in Civil Aviation”.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

• § Plan, develop and implement KCAA’s ICT strategies and policies
• § Evaluate the ICT requirements of operational areas within KCAA and determine the most cost effective approach to acquire and deploy ICT systems in line with departmental budgets and plans.
• § Liaise with HR in the recruitment of ICT personnel and training of staff.
• § Implement policies and procedures to secure and protect the network and data.
• § Liaise with human resources to recommend ICT relate training for users
• § Control the ICT departmental budget
• § Devise contingency plans to safeguard against operational failures and risks.
• § Ensure continuity of service provision in line with the ICT charter.
• § Perform any other official duty assigned by the Director General.

Qualifications

• § A Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field from a recognized university.
• § Microsoft certified system Engineer or equivalent.
• § A Masters degree in computer science or a related field from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
• Experience
• § 5 years in a comparable management role.
• § 3 years in development or management of software embedded/ERP systems.

Knowledge and skills

• § Strong project management skills
• § Service oriented, focused on solving operational issues through ICT systems
• § Ability to work with frequent interruptions and under pressure
• § Proven experience in management and leadership skills
• § Knowledge of emerging trends in ICT
• § Knowledge of ICT policies regarding security and user access rights

Interested candidates are requested to send: Application letter quoting Job Reference No. on both envelope and application letter, copies of certificates, testimonials and detailed CV indicating current salary and expected salary (except for graduate trainees), day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be received not later than 22nd September 2011.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.