Director Accountant Services- 1 Post at The National Treasury and Economic Planning

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Deputy Accountant General, CSG ‘5’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• Masters degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• passed Part III of Certified Public Accountant (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK), and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB); 
• demonstrated a thorough understanding of National goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to transform them into accounting standards, policies and programmes;
• broad experience and knowledge of the Country’s Public Sector Financial Management, policies and goals;
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General, Accounting Services and Quality Assurance. Duties and responsibilities will include:
• advising the Government on accounting matters; 
• designing and developing government accounting systems; 
• advising on financial reporting formats; 
• liaising with local and international accounting standard bodies on matters relating to financial reporting and standards;