Accountant at Kakamega County

Responsibilities

• In charge of the Accounts Unit of the Agency;
• Ensuring planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the Agency’s areas of control;
• Managing the training and development function of the Agency;
• Undertaking ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services;
• Preparing activity based budgeting, procurement plans, management reports and final accounts on timely basis;
• Ensuring safe custody of Agency assets and records;
• Authorizing approved payments and signing of cheques;
• Managing staff performance in line with set policies and procedures;
• Providing professional leadership and guidance to staff in the Agency; and
• Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time;

Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Commerce (Finance or Accounting option) or its equivalent;
• Passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya Examination or its equivalent;
• A Certificate in Computer Application packages from a recognized institution;
• At least three (3) years relevant experience in a large organization/busy environment;
• Conversant with donor reporting requirements; and
• Meet the requirements of Articles 10, 232 and Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Note:

Applicants for the above positions will be required to get clearance from the following to meet requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010:-

1. Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Higher Education Loans Board
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4. Criminal Investigation Department

Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.