Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited (KPLC) Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from interested and qualified persons for the following vacancies with The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited.

1. Accountant
(15 Posts)
Job Ref:- HR: KPLC1/5CB/3-165

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to Senior Accountants, the successful candidates will be allocated duties covering:

• Managing vending operations by third parties and coordinating banking of revenue due.
• Processing payments for both foreign and local suppliers.
• Remittance of statutory deduction to respective agencies.
• Preparation and execution of letters of credit (LCs).
• Preparation of recurrent budgets.
• Reconciliation of stores balances.
• Projection of cash flows.
• Monitoring maturity schedules for project loans.
• Advising management on investment opportunities pertaining to surplus funds.
• Maintaining and reconciling financial information pertaining to donor funded projects.
• Verifying stock counts including stock valuation and related stock movement in consultation with supplies function.
• Maintenance of revenue accounting records.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

Appointment Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.
• At least CPA part II (Section 3&4) or other comparable qualifications from recognized institutions.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in Finance or related function
• Assertive and team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• IT user skills.

Alternatively

• Possession of CPA (K) or other equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions.
• Registration as a member with institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or other relevant professional bodies.
• At least five (5) years work experience in Finance or related Function.
• Assertive and team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• IT user skills.

2. Accountant (Trainee)
(5 Posts)
Job Ref:- HR: KPLC1/5CB/3-166

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to Accountants, the successful candidates will be allocated duties covering:

• Coordinating banking and revenue collection.
• Reconciling suppliers ledger accounts
• Preparation of Annual Accounts.
• Preparation of remittance of statutory deduction to respective agencies.
• Reconciliation of stores balances.
• Preparation of cash flows.
• Preparation of maturity schedules for project loans.
• Maintaining records for donor funded projects.
• Monitoring stock records counts and stock movements in consultation with supplies function.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

Appointment Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Possession of at least CPA Part I (Section 1&2) or other comparable qualifications.
• At least one (1 ) year working experience in Finance or related Function.
• IT user skills.

Alternatively

• Possession of CPA (K) or other comparable professional qualifications from recognized institutions.
• At least one (1 ) year working experience in Finance or related Function.
• IT user skills.

3. Procurement Officer (2 Posts)
Job Ref:- HR: KPLC1/5CB/3-189

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to Senior Procurement Officers, the successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Implementing procurement policies and procedures.
• Undertaking procurement planning for material needs.
• Preparing and processing tender and quotation documents.
• Evaluating tenders in liason with line functions.
• Processing import declaration forms and letters of credit.
• Facilitating payment to suppliers.
• Monitoring and ensuring delivery of goods per contract.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

Appointment Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Commerce/Business/Economics or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in Supplies or related function.
• Assertive and team player
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• IT user skills.

Interested persons should send their applications, CVs, Copies of Certificates and relevant testimonials, reliable telephone contact and names of three referees to:

Chief Manager, Human Resources & Administration
The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ltd.
PO Box 30099-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
(Quote job reference on the envelope).

Applicants may also email copies of their applications and scanned copies of their
testimonials to recruitment@kplc.co.ke so as to reach not later than Friday 16th July 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

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