Job Description
Job Scale: KMTC 8
For appointment to this level a candidate must have; -
(i) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution;
OR
Part II of the Certified Public Accountants Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
(ii) Proficiency in Computer Applications.
(iii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
An officer at this level will be responsible for performing a variety of Finance/Accounting work. Specifically, work will involve verification of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations; collation of financial estimates, determination of aggregate expenditure; supervision of the revenue collection processes; control of expenditure and below-the-line group of accounts and general accounting work involving book- keeping knowledge and routine accounting 74 entries. The scope and complexity of work will increase with experience and training but the officer will still be under close guidance where new tasks are involved. Responsibility at this level may also include a limited range of management accounting; preparation of final accounts and statements; and general supervision of staff including their training and development.