Director Accounting Services at Muranga County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring implementation of Accounting standards and systems for compliance; including Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) operations;
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual appropriation accounts and other financial statements of the county government to facilitate the availability of additional funds as per the legislations
• Advice the County Government on accounting matters and reporting formats to ensure the county adhere to the accounting policies and procedures.iv. Implement performance contracting and management of accounting staff to enhance efficiency in resource use and effectiveness in service delivery.
• Monitor expenditure against the budget and processing vouchers for fund advances.
• Advice project leads on possibilities and constraints to save on costs overruns by ensuring projects are delivered on time as agreed.
• Make approvals as the final signatory to release payments within the allowed limit and escalate approvals for amounts above the defined limits to the Chief Officer, Finance and Economic Planning
• Supervise staff including assignment of relevant duties and responsibilities and ensure performance management for section staff Finance and Economic Planning
• Oversee the implementation of the approved accounting standards, policies and concepts to ensure compliance
• Supervise cash transactions and monitor bank balances and reconciliations to ensure resources are utilised according to the county plans.
• Oversee preparation of financial reports to ensure the county is compliant to the financial reporting standards as required by the legislations.
• Participate in the County Policy Making Committee to ensure the policies developed are compliant to the accounting principles and frameworks
• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate audit of final accounts and ensure that any auditqueries/recommendations are adequately addressed.
• Table the County’s audited final accounts to the Finance Committee for discussion and adoption
• Review and approve the final external (annual) report in order to ensure accuracy and completeness of all information provided (financial and non-financial) therein.
• Preparation of payments
• Supervise records and budget implementation unit.
• Salary Scale: The salary will be in Job Group “R” and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• possession of a relevant Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
• Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or other relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience in financial management/ Revenue mobilization, five years of which should have been in a Senior leadership position or at a top management level in the Public Service or Private Sector; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity