Assistant Director-Accounting Financial Reporting at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

Managing daily activities for Accounting, Accounts Payables, Cost Accounting and Treasury; ensuring compliance with the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya; managing the preparation and distribution of internal financial statements and reports, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy; managing monthly closing process, including reconciliations and analysis of related accounts; coordinating the County’s annual audit with the independent auditors; developing and maintaining the integrity of the financial reporting process and financial controls; maintaining and strengthening internal controls over financial reporting; researching and resolving accounting issues including evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements to ensure PSAB and IAS compliance; providing guidance on all financial reporting matters and contributing to the development and review of policies and procedures on financial reporting

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory level;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Accounting, Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, Economics and Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or its recognized qualification
• Registered with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capabilities, and;
• Have certificate in computer applications skills.
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage)