Accountant I at Uasin Gishu County Government

Requirement for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounts option of Finance), / Bachelor in Business Management (Accounting Option) recognized University or any other relevant equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and subsidiary legislation
• Membership of a relevant professional body preferably ICPAK.
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of professional standards.
• Communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and tax returns.
• Verify payment vouchers and committal documents.
• Administer payments and controlling income and expenditure.
• Examine financial documents
• Compile and present reports, budgets, business plans, procurement plans, work plans and financial statements.
• Analyze accounts and business plans including financial forecasting and risk analysis.
• Data capture and posting of payments in IFMIS system
• Maintain primary records e.g. cash books, ledgers, vote books and preparation of management reports.
• Safe custody of the department's financial records and assets under him/her.
• Write cheques and post payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.