Principal Accountant at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• 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).
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Job Description

• The officer will be responsible for providing advisory services to Departmental heads and other stakeholders on all financial matters;
• Participating and providing advice as expected of the office in Tender Committee, projects committee, etc.;
• Interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and instructions; ensuring expenditures are within the voted allocations;
• Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;
• Preparation of management financial reports which include monthly expenditure, returns, monthly bank reconciliation statements, and revenue/AIA returns, cash flow statements, analysis of deposits etc. and maintenance of up to date and accurate books of accounts; safeguarding Government Assets and records; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned.