Chief Accountant at Intergovernmental Relation Technical Committee (IGRTC)

IGRTC GRADE 7 (1 POST)

SALARY MINIMUM   77,590.00

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. Will be reporting to Director Corporate Services.

Duties

• Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control, training and development of staff under him/her,
• Setting targets for the division
• May occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services. May be called upon to assist in preparations of final   accounts.
• Will ensure safe custody of assets and records under him/her and will also be responsible for authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits.
• Will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of management reports that fall under his/her division.
• Will be responsible for providing guidance to officers under him/her to achieve the desired results.

Job Requirements 

For appointment to this grade, he/she must have: –

• Served in the grade of Senior Accountant, in a comparable and relevant position in a busy organization for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination.
• 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.

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following 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 workforce.