Senior Accountant at County Government of Kericho

Duties and Responsibilities

• Authorizing payments subject to limit set.
• Certifying and verifying returns, documents, vouchers
• Responsible for Government assets, records and custody of Accountable Documents under his/her sections(s).
• Maintaining Asset register.
• Reconciling Bank Accounts, Statutory Deductions, Pension and Health Facilities fund.
• Reconciling PAYE and filling of monthly Returns
• Invoicing and validation of payments in IFMIS
• Auto reconciliation in IFMIS
• Analyzing payments requests as per the Controller of Budget guidelines
• Updating and maintenance of cashbooks
• Maintaining of withholding VAT Returns.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• 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;
• Must have served in the Payroll section for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent qualification.

OR

• A Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option),
• Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualification and have passed part II of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent.
• Certificate in Computer Applications
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.