Accountant Job in Kenya (24-29K)

Accountant
JG ‘J’ – 1 POST (CPSB 016/2017)
Salary Scale: Kshs.24,662 x 1,233 – 25,895 x 1,285 – 27,180 x 1,340 – 28,520 x 1,398 – 29,918 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities

·         This is the entry and training grade for non-professionals. An officer at this level will be responsible for
performing a variety of accounting work of limited scope and under the guidance of a senior officer.
·         Specifically, work will involve preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with the laid down
rules and regulations involving primary data entry and routine accounting work such as balancing of
cashbooks, imprest and advances ledgers etc .
·         The scope and complexity of work will increase with experience and training but the officer will still be under close guidance where new tasks are involved.
·         He/she will be responsible for safe custody of records and assets under him/her.

Requirements

·         For appointment to the grade of Accountant II, Job Group ‘J’ a candidate must have the following
qualification;-
·         A pass in part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or it’s recognized equivalent qualifications.
OR
·         Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification.
How to Apply
The candidate should attach photocopies of the following documents:
·         National Identity Card
·         Academic: Professional Certificates and testimonials
·         Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loan Board (HELB): Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA): Criminal
·         Investigation Department (CID); Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (where applicable)
·         Any other relevant supporting documents.
All applicants are requested to download the application form from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke
Women, persons with disability and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply. Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvas shall lead to automatic disqualification.All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 9th June, 2017.
THE SECRETARY /CEO
PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 2871-60100, EMBU
NB:
1. Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
2. The reference number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelop and the Application.
Embu county Government is an equal opportunity Employer