Senior Assistant Accountant general (2) posts

Job Detail

Job ID 8632
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Executive
Experience 3 Years
Gender Both
Industry Accounting/Finance
Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
State Kitui
City Kitui

Job Description

SENIOR ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT GENERAL, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 04’ (Q), TWO (2) POSTS

Salary Scale: Ksh. 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 x 6,070 – 130,700 x 6,370 – 137,070 p.m. Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable Requirements for Appointment

i. Be a Citizen of Kenya;
ii. Served in the grade of Assistant Accountant General, Job Group ‘P’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
iii. Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;
iv. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) from a recognized institution;
v. Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
vi. Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);
vii. Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
viii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Provision of advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting matters in an accounting unit;
ii. Ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
iii. Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal treasury regulations and procedures;
iv. 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;
v. Participating in advising in all Ministerial committees especially tender, planning, audit, training etc;
vi. Maintaining an inventory on all bank accounts in the Accounting Unit and their approved signatories;
vii. Authorize payments, sign cheques, and identify suitable cheques signatories and set limits as appropriate;
viii. Ensuring all statutory reports are prepared as per the required law;
ix. Attending Public Accounts Committee hearings;
x. Safeguarding Government assets and records in the Accounting Unit; and
xi. Supervision, training, development and deployment of Accounts staff.

NOTE: Other benefits will be as advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4^th February, 2026. Please Note:

i. The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
ii. Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
iii. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
iv. Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
v. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
vi. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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