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Principal Accountant - 2 Posts

Responsibilities or duties

Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control, training and development of staff under him/her and setting targets for the division;

Undertaking ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services;

Assisting in the preparation of final accounts;

Ensuring safe custody of government assets and records under him/her;

Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to limit set for him/her;

Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of quality management report that fall under his division; and

Guiding officers under him/her to achieve the desired results.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Be a Citizen of Kenya;

A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;

OR

Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;

Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB); and

Experience needed

Served in the grade of Chief Accountant, Job Group ‘M’ or in a Comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

• Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control, training and development of staff under him/her and setting targets for the division;
• Undertaking ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services;
• Assisting in the preparation of final accounts;
• Ensuring safe custody of government assets and records under him/her;
• Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to limit set for him/her;
• Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of quality management report that fall under his division; and
• Guiding officers under him/her to achieve the desired results.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Supervision
• Training and Development
• Report Preparation
• Asset Management
• Payment Authorization

• Citizen of Kenya
• Served in the grade of Chief Accountant, Job Group ‘M’ or in a Comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination
• OR Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB)