OFFICE OF THE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD:
Migori County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the
following vacant positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 176 and the
County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 Section 59(1)(b) .
Responsible to the Board CEO/ Secretary, the Principal Accountant will be responsible for
Financial Management and Accountability in the department to ensure efficient processing of
transactions and maintenance of various financial resources, policies, strategies and systems to
enable the Board achieve its mandates.
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Plan and prepare financial work plans for the Board so as to achieve its mandates;
ii. Maintain financial discipline to ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act;
iii. Verify vouchers and committal documents to ensure they are prepared in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
iv. Ensure timely and accurate data capture, maintenance of primary records such as vote book, ledgers, cash books and register to ensure that they are up to date for use in management accounts for decision making;
v. Prepare and consolidate expenditure returns and balance and roll of the cash books on daily basis as required by the accounting rules and regulations;
vi. Prepare management reports such as impress and expenditures to ensure the funds are utilized for the intended operation;
vii. Ensure confidentiality and security of all financial files to control the altering of the files to prevent fraud in the section;
viii. Keep records of cash flows within the Board and assist in the timely and accurate preparation of expenditure reports to inform decision making;
ix. Analyze invoice/payment queries to proactively resolve the queries.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
i. Be a Kenyan citizen
ii. Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a business-related course from a university recognized in Kenya;
iii. Knowledge and experience in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
iv. A minimum of five (5) years hands on experience in Finance and Accounting functions;
v. Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence in managing finance and accounting functions;
vi. Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) in good standing;
vii. Proficiency in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software is desirable
viii. Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the constitution;
(c) Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable
HOW TO APPLY:
1. All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating the reference number for position applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO
Migori County Public Service Board
P.O Box 365- 40400, Suna
2. Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the offices of the Migori County Public Service Board located at Msomi Teachers’ College on Migori/Isebania Highway.
3. All applications should reach the Secretary/CEO Migori County Public Service Board on or before Friday 6th October, 2017.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
5. For candidates to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, applicants must obtain the following clearance:
Tax compliance certificate from KRA
Clearance certificate from HELB
Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC)
Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
NB
Women, People Living With Disabilities and Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply,
Only shortlisted and successful candidate will be contacted;
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
Migori County Public Service Board is AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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