Job Description
ADVERT NO. NG-CDFB/012/2022: PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT - NG-CDF SCALE 4 (2 posts)
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting, Finance), Business
Management/Administration (Accounting, Finance), or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
ii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Commerce (Accounting, Finance), Business
Management/Administration (Accounting, Finance), or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
iii. Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent;
iv. At least eight (8) years’ work experience; four (4) of which should be in a relevant field at
supervisory/management level;
v. Membership certificate to ICPAK;
vi. Certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
vii. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance
and results;
viii. Proficiency in computer applications; and
ix. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Accountant will report to the Manager, Field Financial Coordination and will be
responsible for the following:
i. Interpret and provide guidelines for implementation of financial policies and regulations for efficient
management of the Fund;
ii. Develop and document financial policies, manuals and processes to strengthen internal controls at
the Constituencies;
iii. Appraise Fund Account Managers, Sub County Accountants and National Government Constituency
Development Fund Committees on financial management policies and guidelines;
iv. Review Constituencies budget implementation and absorption levels and advise on best practices;
v. Coordinate the preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the Fund;
vi. Prepare cash flow projections and financial management reports for the Board;
vii. Mentor and Coach divisional staff and Fund Account Managers to improve performance;
viii. Coordinate preparation of annual financial statements for the constituencies;
ix. Ensure timely disbursement of funds to the constituencies;
x. Maintain a consolidated and updated register of the Board’s assets at the Constituencies;
xi. Inspect Constituencies’ books of accounts and follow up on issues raised in audit and field inspection
reports;
xii. Develop and submit for approval the division’s work plan and budget and monitor its
implementation;
xiii. Prepare training schedules and participate in training of Fund Account Managers and other
stakeholders on public finance management;
xiv. Authenticate disbursement status reports for constituencies for submission to the Board;
xv. Identify and document risks in the division and institute mitigation measures; and
xvi. Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.