WELCOME TO UASIN GISHU COUNTY GOVERNMENT

ADVERT DESCRIPTION
Advert Number UGC/CPSB/ACC/03/23       Advert Date13/1/2023    Closing Date27/1/2023
POSITION: ACCOUNTANT I [K]Apply
QUALIFICATIONS,REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270 – 51,170- p.m. (CPSB 09)
House Allowance: Ksh.12, 800
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.5, 000 p.m.
Leave Allowances (Annual): Ksh. 6,000
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Report to: Deputy Director Administrative Services

Requirement for appointment

⦁ Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounts option of Finance), / Bachelor in Business Management (Accounting Option) recognized University or any other relevant equivalent qualification.
⦁ Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and subsidiary legislation
⦁ Membership of a relevant professional body preferably ICPAK.
⦁ Computer literacy
⦁ Knowledge of professional standards.
⦁ Communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities

⦁ Prepare accounts and tax returns.
⦁ Verify payment vouchers and committal documents.
⦁ Administer payments and controlling income and expenditure.
⦁ Examine financial documents
⦁ Compile and present reports, budgets, business plans, procurement plans, work plans and financial statements.
⦁ Analyze accounts and business plans including financial forecasting and risk analysis.
⦁ Data capture and posting of payments in IFMIS system
⦁ Maintain primary records e.g. cash books, ledgers, vote books and preparation of management reports.
⦁ Safe custody of the department's financial records and assets under him/her.
⦁ Write cheques and post payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books.
⦁ Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.