Pursuant to the
Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act, No. 17 of 2012, the
West Pokot County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and
qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:-
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT GENERAL-
JG ‘P’ (1 POST)
Terms of Service: Permanent
Responsibilities
- Monitoring implementation of Accounting standards
and systems for compliance; including Integrated Financial Management
Information System (IFMIS) operations;
- Follow up on Audit matters including compilation
of County Treasury memorandum in respect of County department allocated to
the officer;
- Follow up implementation of Public Accounts
Committee recommendations for the departments allocated to officer;
- Preparation of Bi-annual Accounts;
- Consolidation of cash flow projections submitted
by Departments; and maintaining a check-list of returns and reports
received from Departments to ensure compliance with law and Treasury
- Assisting in administration of the Accounting
Unit;
- Assisting the Head of the Accounting unit to
provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stake
holders on all financial and accounting matters in the Department;
- Preparation of management and statutory reports
including final accounts;
- Assisting in the development of supplementary
financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls
established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;
- Setting targets for the accounts staff and
evaluating achievements;
- Overseeing the processing of funding arrangements
to County in the Department and ensuring compliance with Treasury
regulations and procedures;
- Authorization of payments and signing of cheques
subject to set limits;
- Supervision, training, development and deployment
of accounts staff in the accounting unit;
- Handling disciplinary matters for the head of
accounting unit;
- Providing advisory services to the County
departmental heads and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting
matters;
- Participating and advising in Tender Committees,
County Executive Committees, County Development Committees;
- Interpretation and implementation of financial
regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
- Ensuring expenditures are within the allocations
and developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to
enhance internal controls established through normal treasury regulations
and procedures;
- Provision of quality and timely accounting
services in the County including maintenance of appropriate and up to date
accounting records;
- Preparation of management financial reports which
include monthly expenditure returns, monthly bank reconciliations,
revenue/AIA returns, cash flow statements, analysis of deposits etc;
- Any other relevant duties assigned by the Head of
Accounting unit.
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, the officer must have: –
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting,
Business Administration, Finance or any other business related course;
- Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce,
Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or their equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution will be an added
- Passed Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Final
Examination or its recognized equivalent;
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);
- Served in the grade of Principal Accountant, Job
Group ‘N’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service
for a minimum period of five (5) years;
- Must have attended a Senior Management Course from
Kenya School of Government
- Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity
Additional Requirements
All applicants are
expected to attach copies of the following additional documents
- Tax Compliance
- Clearance from HELB where necessary
- Clearance from the Ethics and anti-Corruption
Commission.
- Certificate of good conduct from the police
- CRB Certificate
How to Apply
Applicants should submit
their applications together with copies of their detailed curriculum Vitae,
Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity card or
Passport, and Clearance certificates and addressed to ;-
Secretary/CEO
West Pokot County Public
Service Board
P.O Box 577 – 30600
KAPENGURIA
Hand delivered
applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board Offices located at
former ASAL Building next to Police Station.
The County Government of
West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with
Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
You can access the
advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online
applications through our email myjobs@westpokot.go.ke
Canvasing in any form
will lead to automatic disqualification Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
Applications should be
received on or before Friday 4th September, 2020 at 5.00 P.m
