Chief Accountant - 7 Positions at County Government of Kericho

Duties and Responsibilities 

A Chief Accountant will be deployed to head one or more divisions of an Accounting Unit. 

Work at this level will be similar to those performed by the Senior Accountant but of wider scope and higher complexity. Work at this level will include:

• 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. 
• The officer may be called upon to assist in preparations of final accounts; 
• The officer will ensure safe custody of Government assets and records under him/her; 
• 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 
• OR 
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent. 
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from the Kenya School of Government or any other recognized institution. 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.