Requirements for Appointment
- Be an employee of Tharaka Nithi County
- A Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting,
Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent
qualification from an approved institution
- Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Examination or its recognized equivalent.
- Relevant working experience of five (5) years in the
Accounting, Audit or Financial field
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants
of Kenya (ICPAK)
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer reports to the Director Accounting
Services and will be responsible for assisting the Director Accounting Services
in:
- Planning, organizing, coordinating and administration of all
accounting activities within the accounting unit;
- Ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial
regulations and procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
- 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
accounting unit including maintenance of accurate accounting records and
preparation of management and statutory financial reports
- Ensuring conformity to the law; participate fully in
departmental/ Unit committees’ especially tender, planning, audit,
training, etc.;
- Authorizing payments, sign cheques, identify suitable cheques
signatories and set limits as appropriate;
- Maintain an inventory on all bank accounts in the accounting
unit and their approved signatories including departments and units;
- Ensuring safe custody of government assets and records;
attending County Assembly Public Accounts Committee hearings;
- Supervision, training, development and deployment of accounts
staff in the Unit; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor from
time to time
How To Apply
Note: Applicants
must prove they are working with Tharaka Nithi County Government
Each application should be accompanied by some
detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional
certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials
and other relevant supporting documents.
All applications should be submitted in sealed
envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the position applied for so as to
reach the undersigned on or before 22nd April, 2024 by 5.00 pm.
Applications should be addressed to:
THE
SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 10 – 60406
KATHWANA