Kitui County is located 170Km to the South East of Nairobi City. It covers an area of about 30,496 km2. It borders Machakos and Makueni Counties to the West, Tana River County to the East, Taita-Taveta County to the South, and Embu and Tharaka- Nithi Counties to the North.
Salary Scale: Ksh. 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 x 2,920 – 64,030 x 3,080 – 67,110 x 3,540 – 70,650 x 3,690 – 74,340 x 3,890 – 78,230 x 3,900 – 82,130 x 4,010 – 86,140 x 4,060 – 90,200 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Served in the grade of Chief Accountant, Job Group ‘M’ 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;
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB); and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control, training and development of staff under him/her and setting targets for the division;
- Undertaking ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services;
- Assisting in the preparation of final accounts;
- Ensuring safe custody of government assets and records under him/her;
- Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to limit set for him/her;
- Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of quality management report that fall under his division; and
- Guiding officers under him/her to achieve the desired results.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke
Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.
Please Note:
- The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
- Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
- Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
- Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
- It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
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