Accountant Job at Tharaka Nithi County Pursuant to the constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act no.17 of 2012,the county...
Accountant Job at Tharaka Nithi County
Pursuant to the constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act no.17 of 2012,the county Government of Tharaka Nithi invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.
Accountant I Job Group “K”( 2 Positions)
Accountant 1: JG (K) – 1 POST
Accountant Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
- You will be responsible of managing and monitoring accounts receivables balances on the client’s side.
- You will also be responsible for a portfolio of accounts to ensure invoices are paid promptly
- Verification of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations.
- Maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers and preparation of simple management reports e.g. imprests and expenditure returns.
- He/she will be responsible for safe custody of records and assets under him/her.
- Balancing and ruling of the cash book on daily basis.
Requirements for Accountant Job
- Bachelors degree –Accounting/Finance option
- Must have CPA –Part 11
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft excel
- At least two years experience
- High integrity and a desire to work in a busy environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skill
Key Competencies
- Integrity & Commitment to produce Results
- Ability to work with minimal Supervision
- Creativity and Innovativeness
- Good knowledge in professional field of specialization
- Problem solving & Managerial Skills
- Good Interpersonal Relationship & Communicator
- Leadership, Collaboration, Results Oriented & Self driven
Core Skills
- Team Player
- Care of Resources
- Accuracy
- Manual dexterity
- Execution of Instructions
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Records Management skills
All Applicants Must
- Meet the conditions of chapter six of the constitution.
- Be cleared by HELB where applicable.
- Have valid Tax Compliance Certificate.
- Have valid Certificate of Good Conduct issued by Kenya Police.
- Have clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
- How To Apply
- Interested and suitable qualified candidates should forward their application, enclosing certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae giving details of daytime telephone contact-mail address, names and valid current contacts of two referees on or before WEDNESDAY 3rd August, 2016 by 5.pm..
NB: All applicants MUST fill in the application for employment form – TNC/CPSB/2a available on our website at or obtain hard copies of the same at the County Public Service Board’s office at Kathwana.
Online applications should be emailed to tharakanithi.cpsb@gmail.com
All application should be submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for and should be addressed to:
The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O Box 10-60406
Kathwana
