Job Description
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Deputy Accountant General, CSG ‘5’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) a Masters degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) passed Part III of Certified Public Accountant (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iv) registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK), and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);
(v) demonstrated a thorough understanding of National goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to transform them into accounting standards, policies and programmes;
(vi) broad experience and knowledge of the Country’s Public Sector Financial Management, policies and goals;
(vii) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General, Accounting Services and Quality Assurance. Duties and responsibilities will include:
(i) advising the Government on accounting matters;
(ii) designing and developing government accounting systems;
(iii) advising on financial reporting formats;
(iv) liaising with local and international accounting standard bodies on matters relating to financial reporting and standards;
(v) reviewing requests from MDAs and Sub-Counties for write-offs and making recommendations;
(vi) directing and controlling the operations of the Exchequer account;
(vii) initiating the development and review of the Scheme of Service for Accountants;
(viii) approving departmental budgets and plans;
(ix) training, developing and deploying of Accounts staff; and
(x) managing performance.