Job Description
Director Accounting Services – Job Group R, 1 Post, Advert No. CPSB/53/2023
Job Purpose & Reporting Responsibility
The Director Accounting services will be In-charge of the County Treasury Accounting Services and shall Report
directly to the Chief Officer Finance, ICT & Economic planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Directing and coordinating routine & non-routine accounting transactions and related matters;
ii. Interpretating Financial policies, regulations and circulars in the County Treasury;
iii. Establishing and maintaining effective internal control systems in the County Treasury;
iv. Ensuring timely preparation of financial statements and reports;
v. Coordinating IFMIS activities and overall capacity building;
vi. Ensuring strict compliance with the Government Financial laws, Regulations and Procedures;
vii. Ensuring proper handling of Banking Matters;
viii. Coordinating authorization of payment vouchers and approval of payments in the Internet banking
system;
ix. Liaising with HRM on County Treasury Staff matters
x. Playing advisory role to the Chief Officer and County Executive Committee member on accounting
matters; and
xi. Any other relevant duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements and Competencies
i. Be a Kenyan citizen
ii. Have served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of
three (3) years or private sector for a minimum period of ten (5) years.
iii. Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or other
relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
iv. A holder of a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business
Management/Administration, Finance, Economics or Commerce from a recognized institution will be
an added advantage;
v. Passed part III of the Certified Public Accountants Examination, CPA (K) or its recognized equivalent;
vi. Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing.
vii. A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6) weeks or
its recognized equivalent from a recognized institution;
viii. Demonstrated professional competence in the field of Accounting Services and shown merit and
ability as reflected in work performance and results
ix. Computer applications certificate