JOB GROUP “CPSB 05” (1 POST)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 87,360 x 3,190 – 90,550 x 4,490 – 95,040 x 4,860 – 99,900 x 5,010 – 104,910 x
5,240 – 110,150 x 5,500 – 115,650 x 5,780 – 121,430 p.m.
Terms of Service:Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and 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
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
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.