Job Description
Senior Accountant (Job Group P) NCCASB-19 – ONE (1) POSITION
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Coordinating preparation and submission of the monthly, quarterly and annual
Financial Reports to relevant government agencies;
ii) Processing payments through IFMIS;
iii) Coordinating the preparation and submission of reconciliation reports to the relevant
government agencies.
iv) Coordinating the payment process in the County Assembly;
v) Enforce compliance with County Assembly’s internal controls for all payments.
vi) Verifying entries on books of accounts;
vii) Reviewing draft audit responses;
viii) Verifying entries on the fixed assets register;
ix) Drafting departmental procurement requisitions;
x) Identifying departmental training needs based on performance appraisal reports;
xi) Drafting departmental budget proposal; and
xii) Mentoring and coaching staff.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
a) Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance
option), Economics, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), Business
Management (Accounting/Finance option), or any other equivalent and relevant
qualification from a recognized institution. A Masters Degree in any of the said
disciplines will be an added advantage;
b) Served in the grade of Accountant I for a minimum period of three (3) years and with at
least 2 years in a supervisory role;
c) Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA-K) Examination;
d) Certificate in a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
e) Membership with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
f) Proficiency in computer application skills;
g) Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance.