Senior Accountant – 20 Positions at County Government of Kakamega

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this grade will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of quality management reports that fall under his/her section (s). Work at this level will also include:- 

• Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control; training and development of staff under him/her and setting targets for the section(s);
• May occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services; 
• May be assigned responsibilities to authorize payments, subject to limit set; and
• Certification and verification of returns, documents, vouchers, monitor collection of revenue including inspection and responsible for Government assets, records and custody of Accountable Documents under his/her sections(s).

Requirements for Appointment 

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

• Served in the grade of Accountant I, Job Group CPSB 09/‘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.