Deputy Accountant General Job in Kenya

Deputy Accountant General

Duties and
Responsibilities 

An officer at
this level may be deployed at the Accountant General’s office or a large
Accounting Unit. In the Accountant General’s Office an officer in this grade
will head a division where duties will entail:

• Reviewing the applications of accounting standards and
  systems including IFMIS and recommending changes and improvements; 


• Attending Public Accounts Committee hearings as necessary; 


• Overseeing cash management and exchequer operations both for
  expenditure and revenue in liaison with the Central Bank of Kenya and
  other banks; 


• Monitoring banking arrangements in the Departments under
  their division; 


• Drafting and revising regulations for new and existing funds
  respectively;


• Monitoring and ensuring timely production of management and
  stationary financial reports including the bi-annual accounts; 
  
  
  


• Monitoring data management both for Departments under their
  division for IFMIS and other systems in liaison with Government
  Information Technology Services (GITS) Department; 


• Reviewing and investigating losses including making
  recommendations for write-offs requested by Departments; 


• Follow up with Heads of Accounting Units (HAU) on non
  compliance with standards, circulars, financial regulations and
  procedures, letters and instructions; 


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


• Supervision, training, development and deployment of accounts
  staff in the unit;


• In an Accounting Unit, an officer at this level will be
  responsible to the Accounting officer of the respective
  ministry/department for planning, organizing, coordinating and
  administration of all accounting activities within the accounting unit; 


• Acting as liaison officer between the accounting unit and the
  Accountant General; 


• Provision of advisory services to the Accounting officer and
  other stakeholders on all financial and accounting matters in an accounting
  unit; 


• Ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of
  financial regulations and procedures, treasury circulars, letters and
  instructions;


• Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures
  to enhance internal controls established through normal treasury
  regulations and procedures; 


• Provision of quality and timely accounting services in the
  accounting unit including maintenance of accurate accounting records and
  preparation of management and statutory financial reports ensuring conformity
  to the law; 


• Participate fully in departmental committees’ especially
  tender, planning, audit, training, etc.; 


• Authorizing payments, sign cheques, identify suitable cheques
  signatories and set limits as appropriate; 


• Maintain an inventory on all bank accounts in the accounting
  unit and their approved signatories including sub-counties; 


• Ensuring safe custody of government assets and records; 


• Attending Public Accounts Committee hearings; and
  supervision, training, development and deployment of accounts staff in the
  unit. 

Requirements for
Appointment 

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

• Relevant working experience of fifteen (15) years in the
  Accounting, Audit or Financial field; or Served in the grade of Senior
  Assistant Accountant General, Job Group ‘Q’ or in a comparable and
  relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3)
  years;


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


• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:-
  Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant
  equivalent qualification from an approved institution; 


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


• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting
  not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;


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

How to Apply

CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

Only County Government of
Kericho employees are eligible to apply and are required to register first through:

https: /
/internaladvert.psbkericho.co.ke/register.

Applicants MUST attach
letter of Appointment/last promotion

Applicants MUST attach
original scanned: National Identity

cards /passport,
Appointment/promotion letters, curriculum vitae, testimonials, academic and
professional certificates other testimonials on or before Friday 9th July, 2023.

Important:

• Details of the qualifications and requirements can be
  obtained from the County Public Service Board website.


• Any application/s sent through post or hand delivered will
  NOT be accepted/ considered.

Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.