Principal Accountant at Samburu County

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC PLANNING& ICT

Principal Accountant JOB GROUP CPSB 06

No of Positions: 2

Reporting to the Head of Treasury (Accounting), will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of Financial and Management Reports that fall under his/her Section.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of quality management report.
• Preparation of revenue and expenditure returns in the County as required by Treasury regulations and law.
• Preparation of annual financial statements.
• Undertaking ad hoc assignment relating to accounting services.
• Preparation of management financial reports which include; monthly expenditure,returns, monthly bank reconciliation statements. and revenue/AIA returns, cash flow statements, analysis of deposits and maintenance of up to date and accurate books of accounts.
• Interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and instructions.
• Assist in preparation of responses to external audit reports on departmental financial matters.
• Ensuring effective internal control systems.
• Advice the Departments on financial matters.
• Responsibility to authorize payments and sign cheques.
• Verify returns, documents, vouchers, monitor revenue collection and safe guarding Government assets and records.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Bachelor of Business Management/Administration, Commerce (Accounting Option or Finance Option) from a University recognized in Kenya
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA(K)
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing.
• Certificate in Computer Application Packages.
• Served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of five (5) years.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results.
• Have shown exemplary Leadership Qualities.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation
  • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Clearance from the Ethics &Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable