Chief Accountant at Machakos County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for: -

• Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control, training and development of staff under him/her;
• Setting targets for the division and may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services;
• Maybe called upon to assist in preparations of final accounts;
• Ensure safe custody of Government assets and records under him/her;
• Responsible for authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;
• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of management reports that fall under his/her division;
• Responsible for providing guidance to officers under him/her to achieve the desired results.

Requirements for Appointment

For this appointment an officer must have: -

• Six (6) years of working experience of which three (3) should be in a senior position in Public Service or the Private Sector;
• A Bachelor degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;

OR

• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to get in well with the diverse workforce
• Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization
• Good communication skills
• Ability to take instructions
• Good organizational and supervisory skills

Core Competences

• Team playing skills
• Accuracy
• Care for resources
• Manual dexterity
• Execution of instructions
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills