Assistant Accountant at Kakamega County

JOB GROUP “CPSB 05” (1 POST)                           

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 87,360 x 3,190 – 90,550 x 4,490 – 95,040 x 4,860 – 99,900 x 5,010 – 104,910 x

5,240 – 110,150 x 5,500 – 115,650 x 5,780 – 121,430 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• The officer will report to the Head of Treasury. An Officer at this level will be deployed to head an Accounting unit in a Department, deputize Head of Finance Department or be deployed at the County Treasury Headquarters. Specific duties will entail:-
• Monitor implementation of Accounting standards and systems for compliance; including Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) operations;
• Consolidate cash flow projections submitted by Departments;
• Prepare Bi-annual Accounts;
• Maintain check-list of returns and reports received from Departments to ensure compliance with law and Treasury circulars;
• Follow up on Audit matters including compilation of Treasury memorandum in respect of Departments allocated to the officer;
• Follow up implementation of County Assembly Public Accounts Committee recommendations for the County;
• Assist in the administration of the Accounting Unit;
• Assist the head of Accounting unit to provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stake holders on all financial and accounting matters in the Department; and
• Set performance targets for the accounts staff and evaluating

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Served in the grade of Principal Accountant, Job Group “CPSB 06” (JG ’N’) or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants {CPA(K)} Examination or its recognized equivalent;
• Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK); and
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.