Job Description
Deputy Director Finance Accounting Services Job Group ‘Q’ One (1) Post, Advert No. CPSB/57/2023
Duties and Responsibilities;
i) Making reports on outstanding audit reports in respect of ministries under the officer to the head of
division for follow-up;
ii) Periodic reviewing of accounting systems and recommending necessary changes;
iii) Ensuring Asset registers are maintained by sections under the department
iv) Compiling reports on non-compliance by Accounting Units with 21 standards and other financial
regulations for action by the divisional head;
v) Compiling and maintaining an up-to-date list of staff for ministries under him/her;
vi) Compiling Treasury Memorandum.
vii) Providing advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stakeholders on all financial and
accounting matters in an accounting unit;
viii) Ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, treasury
circulars, letters and instructions;
ix) Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls
established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;
x) Providing quality and timely accounting services in the accounting unit; including maintenance of
accurate accounting records and preparation of management and statutory financial reports;
xi) Participating and advising in all Departmental Committees especially tender, planning, audit, training,
etc.
Requirements for to this position, an officer must have: -
i) Relevant working experience of Five (5) years in the Accounting, Audit or Financial field; or Served in
the position of Assistant Accountant General in the Public Service or in a comparable and relevant
position in the public sector for a minimum period of Five (5) years.
ii) Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Finance
option) from a recognized institution or its equivalent qualification;
iii) Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent.
iv) Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or
their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
v) Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of
Accountants Board (RAB).
vi) Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6) weeks or its
equivalent from a recognized institution.
vii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.