Job Reference No: KCPSB/FEP 1/2020,
Number of Posts: One
(1),
Terms of Service: Three
(3) year Contract –Renewable,
Gross Salary Scale:
121,430 – 169,140 – As per SRC Guidelines,
Job Purpose & Reporting
Responsibility
The Director Accounting services will be In-charge of the County Treasury Accounting Services and shall Report directly to the Chief Officer Finance & Economic planning.
Qualifications
For appointment to this
post a candidate must;-
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Have served in the public or private sector for a
minimum period of ten (10) years.
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or other relevant equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
- A holder of a Master’s degree in any of the
following disciplines: Business Management/Administration, Finance,
Economics or Commerce from a recognized institution.
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing.
- Demonstrated professional competence in the field
of Accounting Services and shown merit and ability as reflected in work
performance and results
- Must satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the
constitution of Kenya 2010.
Responsibilities
- Direction and coordination of routine & non-routine
Accounting transactions and related matters;
- Interpretation of Financial and Accounting
policies, regulations and circulars in the County Treasury;
- Establishment and maintenance of effective
internal control system in the County Treasury;
- Ensuring timely preparation of financial
statements and reports;
- Coordination of IFMIS activities and overall
capacity building;
- Ensuring strict compliance with the Government
Financial laws, Regulations and Procedures;
- Ensuring proper handling of Banking Matters;
- Coordinating authorization of payment vouchers and
approval of payments in the Internet banking system;
- Liaison with HRM on County Treasury Staff matters
- Plays advisory role to the Chief Officer and
County Executive Committee member on accounting matters; and
- Any other relevant duty as may be assigned from
time to time.
How to Apply
All applicants should
submit their applications together with copies of their detailed curriculum
vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees.
Academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport and
any other supporting documents. Clearly indicate the position applied for both
on the cover letter and the envelope.
Posted Applications
should be addressed to the:
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service
Board
County Government of
Kiambu P.O Box
2362-00900
KIAMBU
Hand Delivered
applications should be provided at the County Public Service Board offices,
Room 103, first floor at Thika Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m and 5.00 p.m
on weekdays.
Applicants should seek
clearance from and attach copies of evidence thereof of the CURRENT (valid in
2020) documents below.
- Kenya Revenue Authority ( Tax Compliance
Certificate)
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Applications should
reach the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before 5pm of 4th December,
2020.
Shortlisted candidates
will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents
in support of their application.
- Candidates who had applied for these positions
need not re-apply.
- The County Public Service Board does NOT Charge
any fee in the recruitment process, candidates should report to
Police any number calling to solicit for cash from the applicants.
- The Board is an equal opportunity employer,
persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
- Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
- Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
