Deputy Director Accounting Services at Isiolo County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advice the county government on all county public financial/Accounting mattersImplementing approved government accounting standards
• Design and develop a county accounting system
• Provide advice to the county government on the best appropriate financial reportingformats
• Provide a link between the county and the national accounting standards bodiesonmatters relating to public sector financial reporting
• Develop guidelines for optimal staffing levels for the accounting department andfacilitate training to ensure technical competence. Participate in county financial policy committees
• Oversee the implementation of the approved accounting standards, policiesandconcepts to ensure compliance
• Undertake capacity building for staff at the county level Direct and control operations of the county exchequer account, and
• Participate in the relevant committees of the county assembly as advisor tothemembers and follow up on recommendations thereof, including county treasury, treasury memorandum and oversee the accounting operations of the sub-counties.

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in either finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerceor any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Masters’ degree in any relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Be a holder of CPA K or its recognized equivalent Relevant working experience of not less than Ten (10) years
• Be a member of ICPAK in good standing
• Demonstrated professional competency & manageable capability as reflected inworkperformance & result