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:-
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT- JG ‘N’
(1POST)
Terms of Service: Permanent
Responsibilities
- Interpretation and implementation of financial
regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
- Oversee expenditures within the voted allocations;
developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance
internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and
procedures; preparation of management financial reports which include;
monthly expenditure, returns, monthly bank reconciliation statements, and
revenue/AIA returns, cash flow statements, analysis of deposits etc and
maintenance of up to date and accurate books of accounts;
- Safeguarding Government Assets and records in the
County Treasury and supervision, training, development and deployment of
Accounts
- Authorization of payments and signing of cheques
subject to set limits;
- Preparation of revenue and expenditure returns in
the County as required by Treasury regulations and law;
- Developing of supplementary financial regulations
and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal
Treasury regulations and procedures;
- Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising
areas of control, training and development of staff under him/her and
setting targets for the division;
- Undertaking ad hoc assignment relating to
accounting services;
- Preparation of final accounts;
- Ensuring safe custody of government assets and
records under him/her;
- Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of
quality management report that fall under his division and;
- Guiding officers under him/her to achieve the
desired
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, the officer must have: –
- Served in the grade of Chief Accountant, Job Group
‘M’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a
minimum period of three (3) years;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or
Finance option);
- Must be CPA (K) holder;
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);
- Attended Senior Management Course not less than
four (4) weeks from Kenya School of Government (KSG) or any other
recognized institution;
- 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 Certificate
- 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.
