Senior Accountant - (12 Positions) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY NO. 07/PROM/2023/12

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Accountant I, Job Group ‘K’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years and passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent qualification. 

OR

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualification adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution and have passed part II of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent;
• Certificate in Computer Applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate preparation of quality management reports;
• Planning, directing, coordination, supervising areas of control;
• Training and development of staff under him/her;
• Setting targets for the section(s);
• Authorize payments and sign of cheques subject to limits set;
• Certify and verify returns, documents, vouchers;
• Monitor collection of revenue including inspection;
• Responsible for Government Assets, records and custody of accountable documents under his/her sections; and
• Undertake any other assignments relating to accounting services.