Chief Accountant - 2 Posts at County Government of Nandi
Nandi County is Kenya’s athletics hub.It is home to tens of the world’s celebrated athletes, including world record breakers such as Pamela Jelimo, Janet Jepkosgei and the legendary athlete Kipchoge Keino. The 2,884 square kilometres ‘home of champions’ borders Baringo to the east, Vihiga and Kakamega to the west, Uasin Gishu to th...
Chief Accountant - 2 Posts
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit
Duties and Responsibilities
- The officer will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control, training and development of staff under him/her, setting targets for the division and may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services. In addition the officer may be called upon to assist in preparations of final accounts.
- The officer will ensure safe custody of County Government assets and records under him/her and will also be responsible for authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits.
- The officer will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of management reports that fall under his/her division.
- He/She will be responsible for providing guidance to officers under him/her to achieve the desired results.
Requirements for Appointment
- For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
- Served in the grade of Senior Accountant, Job Group ‘L’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
- A Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination
- Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key competencies:
- interpersonal skills including being a team player;
- integrity and commitment to producing results;
- proven working attitude and ability to give and take instructions; and
- ability to get on well with the diverse workforce.
Core Skills
- Team playing skills
- Accuracy
- Care for resources
- Manual dexterity
- Execution of instructions
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Records Management skills
Method of Application
Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit hardcopy applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record.
Applications to be hand delivered to the following address: -
The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
Nandi County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 802 – 30300,
KAPSABET.
Applications must be received by 5.00 pm on 20th November 2024.
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