Closing: Apr 22, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 17, 2024 (15 days ago)
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Requirements for Appointment
- Be an employee of Tharaka Nithi County
- A Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent qualification from an approved institution
- 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)
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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Requirements for Appointment
- Be an employee of Tharaka Nithi County
- A Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent qualification from an approved institution
- 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)
- 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;
- 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
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