Assistant Director Accounting Services

Requirements for Appointment

• Be an employee of Tharaka Nithi County
  
• A Degree in any in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent qualification from an approved institution
  
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent qualification from an approved institution will be an added advantage.
  
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent.
  
• Relevant working experience of five (5) years in the Accounting, Audit or Financial field
  
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

Requirements for Appointment

• Be an employee of Tharaka Nithi County
  
• A Degree in any in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent qualification from an approved institution
  
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent qualification from an approved institution will be an added advantage.
  
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent.
  
• Relevant working experience of five (5) years in the Accounting, Audit or Financial field
  
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

The officer reports to the Director Accounting Services and will be responsible for assisting the Director Accounting Services in:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating and administration of all accounting activities within the accounting unit;
  
• Acting as liaison officer between the accounting unit and the County Executive Committee Member (C.E.C.M) for finance and Economic Planning
  
• Provision of advisory services to the Accounting Officers (Chief Officers) and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting matters in an accounting unit;
  
• Ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
  
• Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal treasury regulations and procedures;
  
• Provision of quality and timely accounting services in the accounting unit including maintenance of accurate accounting records and preparation of management and statutory financial reports
  
• Ensuring conformity to the law; participate fully in departmental/ Unit committees’ especially tender, planning, audit, training, etc.;
  
• Authorizing payments, sign cheques, identify suitable cheques signatories and set limits as appropriate;
  
• Maintain an inventory on all bank accounts in the accounting unit and their approved signatories including departments and units;
  
• Ensuring safe custody of government assets and records; attending County Assembly Public Accounts Committee hearings;
  
• Supervision, training, development and deployment of accounts staff in the Unit; and
  
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time