Accountants

The County Government of Kakamega is seeking qualified Accountants to join the Department of Finance, Budget, Economic Planning, ICT & e-Government! If you meet the requirements below and possess the skills and qualifications for the Accountant II position, we encourage you to apply!

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, BUDGET, ECONOMIC PLANNING, ICT & e-GOVERNMENT

ACCOUNTANT II, JOB GROUP CPSB 10/’J’ – (3 POSTS)

Basic Salary: Kshs. 32,700 x 1,300-34,000 x 1,380-35,380 x 1,390-36,770 x 1,460-38,230 x 1,470 -39,700 x 1,470-41,170 x 1,520-42,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities: –

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting work of limited scope and under the guidance of a senior officer.

Specific Duties will include: –

a) Preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
b) Primary data entry and routine accounting;
c) Balancing of cashbooks, imprest and advances ledgers; and
d) Safe custody of records and assets

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

a) Passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting Option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification; and
b) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.