The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and density of 682. Administratively, it is divided into twelve sub counties, sixty wards, one hundred and eighty seven Village Units and four hundred Community Administrative Areas. Politically, it comprises of twelve constituencies and sixty wards. The climate in this region is very conducive for many activities including crop and animal production. County Vision A wealthy and vibrant county offering high quality services to its residents County Mission To improve the welfare of the people of Kakamega county through formulation and implementation of all-inclusive multi-sectoral policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed at the Accountant Generals’ Office or in an Accounting Unit. In the Accountant General’s Office, the officer will be responsible to the Deputy Accountant General for making reports on outstanding audit reports in respect of ministries under the officer to the head of division for follow-up; periodic review of accounting systems and recommending necessary changes;

• Ensure Asset registers are maintained by the ministries under their divisions; compiling reports on non-compliance by Accounting Units with standards and other financial regulations for action by the divisional head; compiling and maintaining an up to date list of staff for ministries and Sub Counties under him/her;
• Attending County Assembly Accounts Committee hearing and maintaining and implementing status matrix reports on the County Assembly Accounts Committee recommendations in the department under him/her and compiling Treasury Memorandum;
• As Head of an Accounting Unit, duties will entail provision of 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;
• Provision of 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 Ministerial Committees especially tender, planning, audit, training, etc.; maintaining an inventory on all bank accounts in the Accounting Unit and their approved signatories including districts;
• Authorize payments, sign cheques, and identify suitable cheques signatories and set limits as appropriate;
• Ensuring all statutory reports are prepared as per the required law;
• Attending County Assembly Accounts Committee hearings; and
• Safe guarding Government Assets and records in the accounting unit; and supervision, training, development and deployment of accounts staff.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Relevant working experience of seventeen (17) years in the Accounting, Audit or Financial field;

OR

• Served in the grade of Assistant Accountant General, Job Group CPSB 05/‘P’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• 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;
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results