Pursuant to Article 235(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 59(1)(b) of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012; the County Public Service Board of Busia invites applications from suitable and qualified persons to fill vacant positions in the County Government on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE, ICT & ECONOMIC PLANNING
Director Accounting Services
– Job Group R, 1 Post, Advert CPSB/53/2023 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, ICT & Economic planning.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Directing
and coordinating routine & non-routine accounting transactions and related
matters;
Interpretating
Financial policies, regulations and circulars in the County Treasury;
Establishing
and maintaining effective internal control systems in the County Treasury;
Ensuring
timely preparation of financial statements and reports;
Coordinating
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;
Liaising
with HRM on County Treasury Staff matters
Playing
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
Qualifications
Be
a Kenyan citizen
Have
served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a
minimum period of three (3) years or private sector for a minimum period of ten
(5)
Possess
a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce
or other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized
A
holder of a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business
Management/Administration, Finance, Economics or Commerce from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage;
Passed
part III of the Certified Public Accountants Examination, CPA (K) or its
recognized equivalent;
Registered
with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good
A
certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than
Six (6) weeks or its recognized equivalent 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
Computer
applications certificate
Mandatory Additional
requirements
All applicants are
expected to attach copies of the following documents:
KRA
Tax compliance certificate
Clearance
from HELB
Clearance
from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Certificate
of Good Conduct
CRB
clearance certificate
How to apply
All applicants should
submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed
curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other
supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT
VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Wednesday 31st May, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be
addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO, County
Public Service Board, County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
The County Government of
Busia is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth, and people living with disability are
encouraged to apply.
ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING
WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
