JG ‘L’
Ref: KSM/CPSB/2019/091
The officer will be responsible
to the Director Finance & Administration
Responsibilities
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Assisting the Board develop sound financial and accounting
policies in line with Public Finance Management Act, 2012
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Developing and executing financial and accounting management and
control systems in line with the Public Finance Management Act, 2012
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Issuing financial management instructions and maintaining
effective internal control systems;
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Coordinating the budget formulation, preparation, execution,
accounting and reporting;
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Safe-keeping of unused cheque books and cheque counterfoils
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Maintaining cash books
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Preparing statements of expenditure for the donor-funded
expenditures
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Posting of cash books
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Filling of vouchers in an orderly way for ease of retrieval
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Safe custody of cash, cashbooks, paid vouchers, and bank
statements
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Daily balancing of cashbooks
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Doing monthly bank reconciliation and clearance of all
outstanding items in the bank reconciliation
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Spending in accordance with the available funds or AIE
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Ensuring smooth flow of work in the section
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Cash management including management of imprest according to
regulations
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Sectional budget preparation
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Processing LPOs, payment and payment vouchers
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Representative of County Treasury in departmental tender
committees
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Heading accounting units in county departments
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Preparing monthly financial reports for consolidation
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Ensuring payments are in conformity with the existing government
financial regulations and procedures
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Following up audit issues and ensuring their minimization
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Maintaining a reliable vote book system
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Ensuring implementation of internal controls
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Ensuring the budget is fully implemented
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Ensuring efficient use of financial resources and county assets
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Supervising accounting staff below him/her
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Executing all the accounting functions relating to the unit
assigned
Qualifications
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Must be a Kenyan citizen
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Must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in
Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Economics
OR
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Must have CPA (K) or ACCA
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Must have served in the public/private sector for a minimum
period of three (3) years
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Be able to demonstrate familiarity with Government operations
and general accounting systems
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Demonstrate understanding of public finance management
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Ability to interpret Government policy, procedures and data
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Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Must be self-driven with a lot of initiative and drive
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Proficiency in computer applications
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Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and
principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution
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Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
How
to Apply
The candidate should apply by
downloading and filling application for employment form available on our
website. All dully filled forms should be sent to the undersigned on or
before 19th July 2019 at 4.00 pm.
THE
SECRETARY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O.
BOX 7792-40100,
KISUMU
Hand delivered applications can
be dropped at our offices located at Kisumu County Public Service Board Offices
(Former M.E.O Office), Okore Rd, Milimani, Kisumu.
All candidates interested in
any of the above positions must attach clearance certificates from KRA, HELB,
EACC, CID, CRB and Commission for Higher Education for degrees obtained outside
Kenya.
Note: The
positions of County Secretary, Deputy County Secretary, Chief Officers and
Directors will be on Contract for a period of three years renewable based on
successful performance.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
NB: The
County Government of Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer and women, the
youth and persons with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are
encouraged to apply and also indicate so in their applications.
