Chief Accountant - 6 Positions at County Government of Kakamega

Duties and Responsibilities

A Chief Accountant will be deployed to head one or more divisions of an Accounting Unit/Sub- County Treasury. Work at this level will be similar to those performed by the Senior Accountant but of wider scope and higher complexity. Work at this level will include:- 

• Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control, training and development of staff under him/her, setting targets for the units /entities and may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services;
• Assist in preparation of final accounts;
• Ensure safe custody of Government assets and records under him/her and will also be responsible for authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;
• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of management reports that fall under his/her division; and
• Responsible for providing guidance to officers under him/her to achieve the desired results.

Requirements for Appointment 

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

• Served in the grade of Senior Accountant, Job Group CPSB 08/ ‘L’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;

OR

• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from the Kenya Institute of Administration or any other recognized institution; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.