Principal Accountant

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, the officer must have:- 

• Served in the grade of Chief Accountant, Job Group CPSB 07/‘M’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
  
• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;
  

OR

• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;
  
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB); and
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, the officer must have:- 

• Served in the grade of Chief Accountant, Job Group CPSB 07/‘M’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
  
• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;
  

OR

• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;
  
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB); and
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

A Principal Accountant will be deployed to head a small/ medium sized department or deputize the head of departmental units such as Budget, Debt Management and Revenue in an Accounting Unit. The officer will be responsible for:-

• Providing advisory services to Departmental heads and other stakeholders on all financial matters
  
• Participating and providing advice as expected of the office in Tender Committee, projects committee, County Committees, Project Committee etc.;
  
• Interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and instructions; ensuring expenditures are 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 and maintenance of up to date and accurate books of accounts;
  
• Safeguarding Government Assets and records; and 
  
• Any other duties assigned to him/her.