Senior Accountant, Job Group ‘l’ - 2 Posts at County Government of Nandi

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, supersing areas of control; training and development of staff under him/her and setting targets for the section (s). The officer may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting serces;
• He/She may be assigned responsibilities to authorize payments and sign cheques subject to limit set.
• He/She will certify and verify returns, documents, vouchers, monitor collection of revenue including inspection and responsible for County 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 ‘K’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Serce for a minimum period of three (3) years; and passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent qualification.
• 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
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.