Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Monitoring implementation of Accounting standards and systems for compliance; including Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) operations;
• Follow up on Audit matters including compilation of County Treasury memorandum in respect of County allocated to the officer;
• Follow up implementation of Public Accounts Committee recommendations for the ministries/districts allocated to officer;
• Preparation of Bi-annual Accounts;
• Consolidation of cash flow projections submitted by Departments; and maintaining a checklist of returns and reports received from Departments to ensure compliance with law and Treasury circulars.
• Assisting in administration of the Accounting Unit;
• Assisting the head of the Accounting unit to provide advisory services to the Accounting
• Officer and other stake holders on all financial and accounting matters in the Department;
• 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;
• Setting targets for the accounts staff and evaluating achievements;
• Overseeing the processing of funding arrangements to County in the Department 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;
• Providing advisory services to the County departmental heads and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting matters;
• Participating and advising in Tender
• Committees, County Executive Committees, County Development Committees etc.;
• Interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
• Ensuring expenditures are within the allocations; and 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 County including maintenance of appropriate and up to date accounting records;
• Preparation of management financial reports which include monthly expenditure returns, monthly bank reconciliations, revenue/AIA returns, cash flow statements, analysis of deposits etc.;
• Any other relevant duties assigned by the head of accounting unit.

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, the officer must have: –
• Degree in Commerce, Accounts, Business Administration, or any other field in finance
• 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)..
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 leadershipand Integrity.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants should apply online using the link http://apply.muranga.go.ke/  on or before close of business on 11TH January 2023
Applicants from other Counties are encouraged to apply.
• Any Form of Canvassing Shall Lead to Automatic Disqualification.
• Women, Minorities and Persons Living with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
• Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Required to Produce Their Original Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, Clearance And Other Relevant Documents In Support Of Their Applications.

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