Accountant II at Vihiga County Government

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary data entry and routine accounts work; balancing of cashbooks, imprests and advances;
• Maintain and update accounting records, including ledgers, journals and vouchers;
• Ensure accurate posting of financial transactions in compliance with accounting principles;
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, financial statements and periodic reports;
• Verify and reconcile bank statements, cashbooks and other financial documents;
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, county financial regulations and auditing standards;
• Prepare and submit statutory deductions (PAYE,NSSF,NHIF) and other statutory returns;
• Perform such other functions that may be delegated from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelors degree in Business Administration (Accounting option), Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification;

OR

• A pass in Part II of the Certified Public Accounts (CPA) examination or its recognized equivalent qualification;
• Must satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six of the constitution of kenya 2010

Core Competencies

• A team player who demonstrates patience, flexibility and honesty;
• Be willing and able to meet tight deadlines and work extra hours when required;
• A self-starter, who is able to plan and manage his/her own work, takes initiative and strives to meet deadlines;
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.