Senior Accountant at County Government of Lamu

REF: LCPSB/EXT-ADV/2024-2025/2
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, an officer Must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen (National Identity Card/ Passport);
• 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;
• Have Passed Part Ill of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized

OR

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Timely and accurate preparation of quality management reports that fall under his/her section (s).
• Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control;
• Training and development of staff under him/her and setting targets for the section (s).
• Occasionally undertaking ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services he/she will certify and verify collection of revenue including inspection and returns, documents, vouchers, monitor responsible for County Government assets, records and custody of Accountable Documents under his/her sections(s):
• Any other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.