Assistant Accountant

Served in the grade of Principal Accountant, Job Group“CPSB 06” (JG ’N’)or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants {CPA(K)} Examination or its recognized equivalent;

Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK); and

Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

The officer will report to the Head of Treasury. An Officer at this level will be deployed to head an Accounting unit in a Department, deputize Head of Finance Department or be deployed at the County Treasury Headquarters. Specific duties will entail:-

Monitor implementation of Accounting standards and systems for compliance; including Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) operations;

Consolidate cash flow projections submitted by Departments;

Prepare Bi-annual Accounts;

Maintain check-list of returns and reports received from Departments to ensure compliance with law and Treasury circulars;

Follow up on Audit matters including compilation of Treasury memorandum in respect of Departments allocated to the officer;

Follow up implementation of County Assembly Public Accounts Committee recommendations for the County;

Assist in the administration of the Accounting Unit;

Assist the head of Accounting unit to provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stake holders on all financial and accounting matters in the Department; and

Set performance targets for the accounts staff and evaluating

Job Requirements
Required education

Required relevant work experience

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