Chief Accountant at County Government of Lamu

Job Group M 1

Post REF: LCPSB/ADV/2017/12

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Qualifications

• Served in the grade of Senior Accountant, Job Group or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certificate Public Accountants (CPA) Examination. OR Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from the Kenya School of Government or any other recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Be a member of a recognized professional body.

Key Competencies

• Interpersonal skills including being a team player;
• Integrity and commitment to producing results;
• Proven working attitude and ability to give and take instructions; and
• Ability to get on well with the diverse work force;

Personal Qualities

• Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to take instructions;
• Good organizational and supervisory skills.

Core Skills

• Team playing skills;
• Accuracy;
• Care for resources;
• Manual dexterity
• Execution of instructions;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Records Management skills.

Job Responsibilities

• A Chief Accountant will be deployed to head one or more divisions of an Accounting Unit.
• Work at this level will be similar to those performed by the Senior Accountant but of wider scope and higher complexity including planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control, training and development of staff under him/ her, setting targets for the division and may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services.
• In addition the officer may be called upon to assist in preparations of final accounts;
• The officer will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of consolidated management reports and may occasionally be called upon to assist in preparation of final accounts. He / She will be responsible for providing guidance to officers under him/ her to achieve the desired results.
• The officer will be responsible for safe custody of Government assets and records under him/her.