Revenue Officers

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must:   

• Be a Kenyan citizen; 
  
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualification adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution;   
  
• Have passed part II of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent.  
  
• Have relevant working experience of at least three (3) years in a comparable position in Public or private sector; 
  
• Certificate in Computer Applications; 
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
  
• Be able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.  
  

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must:   

• Be a Kenyan citizen; 
  
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualification adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution;   
  
• Have passed part II of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent.  
  
• Have relevant working experience of at least three (3) years in a comparable position in Public or private sector; 
  
• Certificate in Computer Applications; 
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
  
• Be able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.  
  

An Officer at this level will report to the Senior Revenue Officer at the Sub County Level.

• Heading the Revenue Unit of the Kakamega County Revenue Agency at the Ward Level; 
  
• Ensuring planning, directing, coordinating, supervising the Unit’s areas of control; 
  
• Managing the training and development function of the Unit; 
  
• Undertaking adhoc assignments relating to revenue services; 
  
• Preparing activity-based budgeting, procurement plan, management reports and final Revenue collections on timely basis; 
  
• Ensuring safe custody of Kakamega County Revenue Agency assets and records; 
  
• Banking revenue cheques credited to Kakamega County Revenue Agency; 
  
• Supervising revenue staff/interns performance in line with set policies and procedures;
  
• Providing professional leadership and guidance to revenue collectors; and  
  
• Performing any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time