Accounting Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya; Senior Accountant

Job Title:    Senior Accountant
Job Location:    Kajiado County,Nairobi,Kenya
Employer:    Kajiado County Public Service Board
No. of Posts:    01

Job Overview:
The office of the Kajiado County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the above position as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 176 of the Constitution and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 section 45,50 and 51.

Job Duties:
·                     Maintaining up-to date books of accounts
·                     Preparation of timely and accurate management reports that fall under his/her section
·                     Planning, directing, coordinating , supervising areas of control; and setting targets for sections
·                     The officer may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting functions
·                     He/she maybe assigned responsibilities to authorize payment and sign cheques subject to set limits
·                     He/she will certify and verify returns, documents, vouchers, monitor collection of revenue including inspection and responsible for county assets, records and custody of accountable documents under his/her section(s)

Job Requirements:
·                     Served in the grade of accountant I job group ‘K’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years and
·                     Passed part III of the certified public accountant (CPA) examination or its equivalent recognized qualification
·                     or
·                     A bachelor’s degree in commerce (accounting or finance option), or
·                     Business administration (accounting option) from a recognized institution or its equivalent
·                     Have passed part II of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination or its equivalent.
·                     Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010

Deadline Date: 20/06/2014

How to Apply:
 Applicants must attach copies of the following valid documents:
·                     Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
·                     Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) but exempted for Diploma holders
·                     Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
·                     Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
·                     Clearance certificate from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)


Applications should be send to the undersigned or hand delivered to our offices at:
A.C.K Tenebo House, Kajiado 1st floor.

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
Kajiado County
P.O. Box 664 – 001100
Kajiado

Note:
·                     Any form of canvassing shall lead to immediate disqualification;
·                     Kajiado County is an equal opportunity employer; women, youth and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

·                     Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted