Director Accounting Services at Kiambu County Government

RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ECONOMIC PLANNING

Kiambu County Public Service Board is pleased to announce to the general public recruitment of the following posts on Contract Terms of Service.

(CPSB 03)
Job Reference No : KCPSB/FEP 1/2020
Terms of Service : Three (3) year Contract –Renewable
Gross Salary Scale : 121,430 - 169,140 – As per SRC Guidelines

Job Purpose & Reporting Responsibility

The Director Accounting services will be In-charge of the County Treasury Accounting Services and shall Report directly to the Chief Officer Finance & Economic planning.
Requirements and Competencies for Appointment

For appointment to this post a candidate must;-

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Have served in the public or private sector for a minimum period of ten (10) years.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A holder of a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Management/Administration, Finance, Economics or Commerce from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing.
• Demonstrated professional competence in the field of Accounting Services and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Must satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direction and coordination of routine & non-routine Accounting transactions and related matters;
• Interpretation of Financial and Accounting policies, regulations and circulars in the County Treasury;
• Establishment and maintenance of effective internal control system in the County Treasury;
• Ensuring timely preparation of financial statements and reports;
• Coordination of IFMIS activities and overall capacity building;
• Ensuring strict compliance with the Government Financial laws, Regulations and Procedures;
• Ensuring proper handling of Banking Matters;
• Coordinating authorization of payment vouchers and approval of payments in the Internet banking system;
• Liaison with HRM on County Treasury Staff matters
• Plays advisory role to the Chief Officer and County Executive Committee member on accounting matters; and
• Any other relevant duty as may be assigned from time to time.