Senior Accountant at Nairobi County

An Officer at this level will be deployed in the Accounts Department.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:-

• Monitoring implementation of Accounting Standards and systems for compliance including Integrated financial Management Information System (IFMIS) operations;
• Supervise, Mentor and coach staff in the department
• Implement accounting policies, procedures, regulations and standards for operation and control purposes.
• Apply budgeted funds for operations and development as per budget allocation.
• Following up on Audit matters including compilation of memorandum in respect of the Office of the Auditor General, the National Treasury etc.
• Coordinating the preparation of Financial reports and statements i.e of quarterly and annually in compliance with IPSAS,PFM ACT 2012;
• Interpreting and implementing financial regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
• Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls.
• Maintaining appropriate and up to date accounting records;
• Preparing management and statutory reports which include monthly Expenditure returns, monthly bank reconciliations, revenue/AIA returns, Cash flow statements, analysis of deposits and final accounts;
• Assisting in the Administration of the Accounting Department
• Providing advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stake holders on all financial and accounting matters in the County Assembly;
• Development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls
• Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least served for cumulative five (5) years three (3) of which should be in Job Group ‘N’ in relevant positions in the Public Service and in a supervisory role.
• Must have Masters Degree and A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance / Commerce or related field
• Currently registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK holder).
• Must have attended a management course for four weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated professional competence in the field of Accounting Services ; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Additional requirements

• KRA Clearance Certificate
• Compliance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Department of Criminal Investigations.
• Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
• EACC clearance.
• Candidates with foreign degrees MUST obtain accreditation from the commission of Higher Education of Kenya.

Please note that:

• Candidates should NOT attach original documents to the application form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted and will be required to produce originals documents during the interview.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.