Accountants Management Trainee Program

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (Kenya Power) is a leading electricity distribution and transmission company in Kenya, dedicated to providing reliable and quality power to millions of customers across Kenya. Kenya Power is committed to driving innovation, sustainability and excellence in all aspects of our operations.

Kenya Power is seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our Management Trainee Program. We are looking for brilliant, dynamic and selfdriven persons eager to make a difference and be part of our results-oriented teams. Joining our Management Trainee Program offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, where you will contribute to the growth and transformation of Kenya’s energy landscape.

Applications are now open for suitably qualified candidates for various positions within the program.

ACCOUNTANTS- Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1592

Job Summary

Responsible for Company’s financial resources through preparation of budgets and budget control, financial accounting, management of organization’s cash flow and ensuring there are enough funds available to meet day- to-day payments/working capital, accounting for collected revenues and ensure the Company meets statutory financial requirements such as taxes/regulatory mandates.

Duties and responsibilities

• Put in place accurate accounting records, safe custody of accountable documents and validation of input records.
• Undertake preparation of monthly, mid-year and end of financial year schedules.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in conducting internal audits, evaluate internal controls, resolving finance audit queries and preparing audit reports
• Guide accounting tasks in fields of financial accounting, budget & financial planning, cashflow management & revenue accounting and debt control.
• Assist in processing payroll, ensure compliance with labor laws, and manage employee compensation and benefits.
• Carry out accounting services in all aspects of donor funded projects
• Conducting risk and scenario analysis for line of work aspects.
• Support in preparing and filing tax returns, assist in tax planning and ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Assist in financial modeling and analysis, support strategic planning, and prepare financial projections
• Participate in preparation of appropriate work strategies and negotiations
• Overseeing accuracy of relevant financial documents/journals.
• Support in overseeing accounting operations, maintain data integrity and assist in financial policy development.
• Help develop and monitor budgets, analyse variances and support financial forecasting activities.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field from a recognised Institution.