Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
E. Department Of Finance, Economic Planning And Ict

1. Chief Accountant, JOB GROUP CPSB 07 (2 POSTS)

Duties And Responsibilities
o A Chief Accountant will be deployed to head one or more division of an Accounting Unit.
o Work at this level will be similar to those performed by the Senior Accountant but of wider scope and higher complexity. Work at this level will include:
o Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control.
o Training and development of staff under him/her.
o Setting targets for the division, and may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc
o assignments relating to accounting services. In addition, the Officer may be called upon to assist in the preparations of final accounts. The Officer will ensure safe custody of County Government assets and records under him/her and will also be responsible for authorizing payments.
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o The Officer will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of management reports that fall under his/her division.
o He/she will be responsible for providing guidance to officers under him/her to achieve the desired results.

Requirements For Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:
• Served in the Grade of Senior Accountant, Job Group CPSB 08 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 Accountant (CPA) Examination.

OR
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent.
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from the Kenya
• School of Government or any other recognized Institution.
• A Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good
• professional standing.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. Proficiency in Computer Application Skills. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
a. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation b. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) c. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) d. Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
e. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an Officer must have the following qualities:
• Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce Good knowledge in the Professional field of Specialization Good Communication Skills
• Ability to take instructions
• Good Organizational and Supervisory Skills

Core Skills
• Team playing skills
• Accuracy
• Care for resources
• Manual dexterity
• Execution of instructions
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills Records management skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side and
submitted in any of the following ways:
i) Posted applications should be addressed to:
Secretary/CEO, Samburu County Public Service Board, P.O Box 3-20600, MARALAL.
Email: cpsb@samburu.go.ke 
iii)
Hand Delivery applications should be delivered to the Secretary, Samburu County Public Service Board Offices during working hours (8.00am -5.00pm) Applications should be submitted to the undersigned by the close of business on or before 25th March 2022. Only shortlisted and successful Candidates will be contacted.
iv)
Samburu County Government is an equal opportunity Employer committed to values of inclusion and seeks diverse workforce. Women, persons with disabilities and the Youth are encouraged to apply.
SECRETARY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD SAMBURU COUNTY
CS. Jøsphat Lodi Lekamariop. O. BOX 3-20600, MARALAL Secretary/CEO,
SAMBURU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD.

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