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Kiambu County Accounting Services Deputy Director Job in Kenya

Kiambu County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions in the Finance and Economic Planning Department:-
County Deputy Director – Accounting ServicesThe officer will be the Head of the County Treasury (Accounting) and will be responsible to the Chief Finance Officer for efficient management of accounting services.Advising the County Government on accounting matters;Implementing approved government accounting standards by the County Executive Committee Member;Designing and developing county accounting systems;Providing advice to County Government reporting formats;Providing a link between county bodies on matters relating to public sector financial reporting;Developing guidelines for county accounting staffing levels and training to ensure technical competence;Participating in the County Policy Making Committee;Overseeing the implementation of the approved accounting standards, policies and concepts to ensure compliance;Undertaking capacity building to staff at the county level;Ensuring proper banking arrangements are in place between the county government, Central Bank of Kenya and control in the county exchequer account; andOverseeing the accounting operations of the Sub-Counties.For appointment a candidate must:Have served in the grade of Principal Accountant in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum of five (5) years;Have a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option) degree or an equivalent relevant degree, CPA (K) or ACCA qualifications;Must be registered with ICPAK or equivalent;Show exemplary leadership qualities; andSatisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.An MBA in Finance, Accounting and Banking, etc will be an added advantage.All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and any other supporting documents. The positions applied for should be indicated on the envelope and
submitted to: The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 2362-00900,
Kiambu
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in specific boxes provided for each designation on the ground floor at the Thika Sub County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.
Applicants should seek clearance fromCredit Reference BureauKenya Revenue AuthorityHigher Education Loans BoardEthics and Anti-Corruption CommissionCriminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct) and attach copies or evidence thereof to their applications.Applications should reach the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before 30th December, 2014.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce, at the interview, their original Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, Clearance documents and other relevant documents in support of their applicationsOfficers already serving in the county are encouraged to apply.Kiambu County is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.People from non-dominant ethnic communities are encouraged to apply.Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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