Senior Accountant
NCCASB 9 (Job Group ‘P’)
NCCASB 9 (Job Group ‘P’)
Salary
Scale: Kshs. 84,080 x 4,200 – 88,280 x 4,420 – 92,700 x 4,620 – 97,320 x 4,880
– 102,200 x 5,110 107,310 x 5,350 – 112,660 p.m.
House
Allowance Kshs. 45,000 p.m
Commuter
Allowance Kshs.12,000 p.m.
Responsibilities
An
Officer at this level will be deployed in the Accounts Department.
Specific
duties and responsibilities include:-
·
Monitoring implementation of
Accounting Standards and systems for compliance including Integrated financial
Management Information System (IFMIS) operations;
·
Supervise, Mentor and coach staff in
the department
·
Implement accounting policies,
procedures, regulations and standards for operation and control purposes.
·
Apply budgeted funds for operations
and development as per budget allocation.
·
Following up on Audit matters
including compilation of memorandum in respect of the Office of the Auditor
General, the National Treasury etc.
·
Coordinating the preparation of
Financial reports and statements i.e of quarterly and annually in compliance
with IPSAS,PFM ACT 2012;
·
Interpreting and implementing
financial regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and
instructions;
·
Developing supplementary financial
regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls.
·
Maintaining appropriate and up to
date accounting records;
·
Preparing management and statutory
reports which include monthly Expenditure returns, monthly bank
reconciliations, revenue/AIA returns, Cash flow statements, analysis of
deposits and final accounts;
·
Assisting in the Administration of
the Accounting Department
·
Providing advisory services to the
Accounting Officer and other stake holders on all financial and accounting
matters in the County Assembly;
·
Development of supplementary
financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls
·
Authorizing payments and signing of
cheques subject to set limits;
Qualifications
For
appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
·
At least served for cumulative five
(5) years three (3) of which should be in Job Group ‘N’ in relevant positions
in the Public Service and in a supervisory role.
·
Must have Masters Degree and A
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance / Commerce or related field
·
Currently registered with the
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK holder).
·
Must have attended a management
course for four weeks from a recognized institution;
·
Demonstrated professional competence
in the field of Accounting Services ; and
·
Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.
Additional requirements
·
KRA Clearance Certificate
·
Compliance Certificate from the
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
·
Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Department of Criminal Investigations.
·
Clearance Certificate from Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
EACC clearance.
·
Candidates with foreign degrees MUST
obtain accreditation from the commission of Higher Education of Kenya.
Please note that:
·
Candidates should NOT attach original
documents to the application form.
·
Only shortlisted and successful
candidates will be contacted and will be required to produce originals
documents during the interview.
·
Canvassing in any form will lead to
automatic disqualification.
Accountant II (8 Posts)
Job
Group ‘M’ (Job Grade 7)
Salary
Scale: Kshs.46,230 x 2,120 – 48,350 x 2,460 – 50,810 x 2,560 x 53,370 x 2,660 –
56,030 x 2,830 – 58,860x 2,980 – 61,840p.m.
House
Allowance Kshs. 28,000 p.m
Commuter
Allowance Kshs. 8,000 p.m
Responsibilities
An
Officer at this level will be deployed in the Accounts Department.
Specific
duties and responsibilities will include:-
·
Applying sound principles, systems
and techniques in accounting for finances, assets, revenue, expenditure and
costs.
·
Processing payments
·
Carrying out bank reconciliation.
·
Prepare draft responses to audit
queries from internal and external audit.
·
Define staff and MCAs in IFMIS.
·
Update supplier details in IFMIS
·
Ensuring expenditures are within the
voted allocations;
·
Submitting statutory returns to the
relevant Bodies.
·
Processing imprest surrenders
·
Preparing and verifying financial
reports which include monthly expenditure, returns, monthly bank reconciliation
statements, revenue/AIA returns, cash flow statements, analysis of deposits and
·
Maintenance of up to date and
accurate books of accounts;
·
Safeguarding Assembly assets and
records in the County Assembly; and
·
Planning directing, coordinating,
supervising operations in the area of deployment;
·
Ensuring safe custody of government
assets and records
·
Timely and accurate preparation of
quality management reports.
Qualifications
For
appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
·
Served for three (3) years in Job
Group ‘L’ in the Public Service or in a relevant position ;
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /
Finance / Commerce or related field.
·
Currently registered with the
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK holder).
·
A certificate in a Supervisory Course
from a recognized institution;
·
Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.
Additional requirements
·
KRA Clearance Certificate
·
Compliance Certificate from the
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
·
Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Department of Criminal Investigations.
·
Clearance Certificate from Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
EACC clearance.
·
Candidates with foreign degrees MUST
obtain accreditation from the commission of Higher Education of Kenya.
Please note that
·
Candidates should NOT attach original
documents to the application form.
·
Only shortlisted and successful
candidates will be contacted and will be required to produce originals
documents during the interview.
·
Canvassing in any form will lead to
automatic disqualification.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications by completing
one NCCASB application form. The form may be downloaded from the Nairobi City
County Assembly’s website www.nairobiassembly.go.ke.
Applicants
are required to submit their applications, duly completed NCCASB application
form together application letter, certified copies of certificates,
testimonials, copy of Identity Card and a detailed CV indicating current day
time telephone number and full contact details of three referees. The
application should be delivered in a sealed envelope marked vacancy no. and the
position and the specific area applied for and HAND DELIVERED to the office of
the Clerk, Nairobi City County Assembly located at Main City Hall, 2nd floor
Room 273 so as to reach him not later than 19th February,
2019 at 5:00pm.
Clerk/Secretary,
Nairobi
City County Assembly Service Board
P.O
Box 45844-00100
NAIROBI.
