Job Description
DIRECTOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES
J/G 'R' (1 POST)
LCPSB/ADV/2021/12
Terms of Service: 3 Years Contract
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must:
i. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
ii. Have Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Accounting Services Job Group ‘Q’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of Five (5) years in managerial position and Ten (10) years in general
working experience;
v. Have Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent.
vi. Have Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Accounting,
Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
vii. Have Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, commerce or their relevant qualification.
viii. Have Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
ix. Have a Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution;
x. Proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for effective performance of work at this level;
xi. Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of National Policies, Goals and Objectives and ability to relate them to physical Planning function.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
i. Reviewing the applications of accounting Standards and systems including IFMIS
and recommending changes and improvements;
ii. Attending Public Accounts Committee hearings as necessary;
iii. Overseeing cash management and exchequer operations both for expenditure and revenue in liaison with the Central Bank of Kenya and other banks;
iv. Monitoring banking arrangements in the County Departments;
v. Drafting and revising regulations for new and existing funds respectively;
vi. Monitoring and ensuring timely production of management and stationery
and financial reports including the biannual accounts;
vii. Monitoring data Management for County Departments for IFMIS and other systems
in liaison with Government Information Technology;
viii. Reviewing and investigating losses including making recommendations for
write-offs requested by County Departments;
ix. Follow up with Heads of Accounting Units (HAU) on non-compliance with standards, Circulars, financial regulations and procedures, letters and instructions;
x. Ensure safe custody of government assets and records under him/her and
Supervision, training, development and deployment of accounts staff in the Unit
xi. Planning, Organizing, coordinating and administration of all accounting activities
within the accounting unit;
xii. Acting as liaison officer between the accounting Unit and the Chief Officer for
Finance;
xiii. Provision of advisory services to the accounting officer and other stakeholders
on all financial and accounting matters;
xiv. Ensuring proper interpretation and Implementation of financial regulations
and procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
xv. Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance
internal controls established through normal treasury Regulations and procedures;
xvi. 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;
xvii. Ensuring conformity to the law;
xviii. Participate fully in County Departmental Committees especially tender, planning,
audit, training, etc.;
xix. Authorizing payments, sign cheques, identify suitable cheques signatories and
set limits as appropriate;
xx. Maintain an inventory on all bank accounts in the accounting unit and their
approved signatories;
xxi. Ensuring safe custody of government Assets and records;
xxii. Attending Public Accounts Committee hearings;
xxiii. Supervision, training, development and deployment of accounts staff in the Unit.
xxiv. Any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified and interested candidates should download and dully fill job application form
provided on our website www.lamu.go.ke together with required documents and send to:
The Secretary
Lamu County Public Service Board
P. O. Box 536-80500
Lamu.
Applicants must attach photocopies of the following documents:
➢ National Identity Card;
➢ Academic & Professional Certificates and Testimonials;
➢ Copies of clearance certificates from:
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID);
• Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and respective professional bodies.
➢ Any other relevant supporting documents.
Important information
➢ The applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before
8th October 2021
➢ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
➢ Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
➢ Youth, Women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.