Job Description
Director County Treasury-Accounting Services Job Group ‘R’ -1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing and coordinating the Accounting function and advising on all matters relating
to expenditure, accounting and reporting in the County Government of Murang’a;
- providing advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stake holders on all
financial and accounting matters in the county;
- preparing management and statutory reports including final accounts;
- coordinating the development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to
enhance internal controls
- setting targets for the accounts staff and evaluating achievements;
- overseeing the processing of funding arrangements and ensuring compliance with
Treasury regulations and procedures; and
- authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;
- Any other relevant duty as may be assigned by the relevant Chief Officer.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a citizen of Kenya;
-Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration, Commerce, Economics or its equivalent from a university recognized in
Kenya;
- Be in possession of a relevant Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or other
relevant professional body and in good standing;
- Have at least twelve (12) years relevant professional experience in financial management/ Revenue mobilization, five years of which should have been in a Senior
leadership position or at a top management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
and
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
Salary Scale: The salary will be in Job Group “R” and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Terms of Service: p&p