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 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 university in Kenya;
(iv) registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK), and Registration of Accountants Board
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director General, Accounting Services and Quality Assurance. Specific duties and responsibilities will include;
(i) advising on financial reporting formats;
(ii) providing advisory services to stakeholders on financial and accounting matters;
(iii) providing guidance on cash and Treasury management;
(iv) ensuring Sub-County Treasuries accounting data is incorporated in the (MDAs) ledgers;
(v) ensuring timely submission of statutory and management financial reports;
(vi) overseeing issuance of AIE to Sub-Counties;
(vii) authorizing payments;
(viii) ensuring safe custody of government assets, records and accountable documents;
(ix) reviewing responses to audit queries;
(x) facilitating arrangements for bank mandates; and
(xi) maintaining an inventory of bank accounts opened.