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County Accountant for Turkana County at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

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The Commission is responsible for conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by the Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament and, in particular, for; The continuous registration of voters and revision of the voter’s roll; The delimitation of constituencies and wards; The regulation of political parties process; The settlement of electoral disputes; The registration of candidates for elections; Voter education; The facilitation of the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections; The regulation of money spent by a candidate or party in respect of any election; The development of a code of conduct for candidates and parties; The monitoring of compliance with legislation on nomination of candidates by parties. The Commission shall exercise its powers and perform its functions in accordance with this Constitution and national legislation. Our Vision “A credible electoral management body committed to strengthening democracy in Kenya.” Our Mission “To conduct free and fair elections and to institutionalize a sustainable electoral process.”


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Initiate payment process, prepare and examine vouchers received from the Constituency Office Clerks in the County;

  • Prepare payroll for the temporary hired election officials for the County;

  • Maintain cashbooks and bank reconciliation for the County;

  • Disbursement of funds to constituency offices within the County and check off returns;

  • Advise the CEM on all County financial matters;

  • Certify and verify returns and vouchers in the County;

  • Write cheques and arranging for withdrawal of cash for County office use;

  • Ensure settlement of bills for the services and goods supplied to the County offices;

  • Handle leave records, office accommodation, medical issues, and any other administrative matters in the County;

  • Manage and update the risk register on electoral operations in the County;

  • Maintain leases, County assets titles and ensure security of IEBC owned and hired premises;

  • Deal with procurement matters promptly as may be directed in collaboration with Supply Chain Management Assistant;

  • Identify constituency needs and supplies and address them for the County;

  • Coordinate and maintain proper staff files, personnel, and accounting records;

  • Certify and verify returns from the constituencies;

  • Prepare expenditure returns in the County.


REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT



  • Have Bachelor’s degree in, Finance, Commerce or equivalent from a recognized institution;

  • Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K) or its equivalent qualifications;

  • Must be a member of ICPAK; d) Must have at least three (3) years relevant work experience in a reputable organization;

  • Must have good interpersonal and communication skills;

  • Must be proficiency in Computer Applications;

  • Must be a person of undoubted integrity

  • Must hail from the County he/she is applying for as indicated in national identity card


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