Accountant I at Uasin Gishu County

Uasin Gishu County is situated in the mid-west of the Rift Valley covering an area of 3,345.2 square kilometers and lies between longitude 34 degrees 50’ east and 35 degrees 37’ west and latitude 0 degrees 03’ south and 0 degrees 55’ north . The county is further sub-divided into six sub-counties namely; Soy, Turbo, Moiben, Ainabkoi, Kapseret and Kesses.It borders six counties namely Elgeyo Marakwet County to the East, Trans Nzoia to the North, Kericho to the South, Baringo to the South East, Nandi to the South West and Bungoma to the West. The county has an estimated population of 894,179 with urban population contributing about 31% of the entire population. The population density is 267 persons per sq.km .The County has potential labor force of 550,000 (56%) of the entire population. Hence 44% of the population is dependent. Uasin Gishu County is a highland plateau with altitudes falling gently from 2,700 metres above sea level to about 1,500 metres above sea level. The County lies within the Lake Victoria catchment zone and all its rivers drain into the lake. The main rivers include; Sosiani, Kipkaren, Kerita, Nderugut, Daragwa and Sambu .

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.

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