Deputy Director Finance Accounting Services (1) Post at Busia County

Job Description Busia County Public Service Board seeks to professionally deliver service to the people of Busia with integrity and dedication through well trained competent and skilled man powern In all these achievements, she has derived her support and strength in God in whom she has always put trust and who she acknowledges never fails her. Her family has been by her side for support and encouragementAdvert No. CPSB/57/Duties and Responsibilities; Making reports on outstanding audit reports in respect of ministries under the officer to the head of division for follow-up;Periodic reviewing of accounting systems and recommending necessary changes;Ensuring Asset registers are maintained by sections under the departmentCompiling reports on non-compliance by Accounting Units with 21 standards and other financial regulations for action by the divisional head;Compiling and maintaining an up-to-date list of staff for ministries under him/her;Compiling Treasury Memorandum.Providing advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting matters in an accounting unit;Ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions;Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;Providing quality and timely accounting services in the accounting unit; including maintenance of accurate accounting records and preparation of management and statutory financial reports;Participating and advising in all Departmental Committees especially tender, planning, audit, training, etc. Requirements for to this position, an officer must have: – Relevant working experience of Five years in the Accounting, Audit or Financial field; or Served in the position of Assistant Accountant General in the Public Service or in a comparable and relevant position in the public sector for a minimum period of Five years.Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Finance option) from a recognized institution or its equivalent qualification;Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent.Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantageRegistered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution.Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.