Assistant Accountant General

The County Government of Kitui is seeking an Assistant Accountant General. This is a crucial leadership role within the Accounting unit, responsible for supporting the Head of the unit in providing expert advisory services on all financial and accounting matters to the Accounting Officer and other stakeholders.

Salary Scale and Terms of Service

• Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 – 93,420 x 4,520 – 97,940 x 4,920 – 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 per month (p.m.).
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties:

• Assisting the head of the Accounting unit to provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting matters in the Ministry.
• Preparation of management and statutory reports including final accounts.
• Assisting in the development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures.
• Overseeing the processing of funding arrangements to districts in the ministry and ensuring compliance with Treasury regulations and procedures.
• Authorization of payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits.
• Supervision, training, development and deployment of accounts staff in the accounting unit.
• Handling disciplinary matters for the head of accounting unit.
• Any other relevant duties assigned by the head of accounting unit.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya.
• Served in the grade of Principal Accountant, Job Group ‘N’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• 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.