Duties and Responsibilities; 

• The officer will be responsible to the Director Revenue Services for making reports on outstanding audit reports in respect of departments 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 departments under their divisions;
• Compiling 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 departments under him/her;
• 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;
• 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 departmental Committees especially tender, planning, audit, training, etc.

Requirements for Appointment to this position, an officer must have: -

• Relevant working experience of Five (5) years in the Accounting, Audit or Financial field; or Served in the position of Assistant Director Finance (Revenue) in the Public Service or in a comparable and relevant position in the private sector
• 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 advantage.
• Registered 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 (6) weeks or its
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:

• KRA Tax compliance certificate
• Clearance from HELB
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• CRB clearance certificate

How to apply

• All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or  before Wednesday 31st May, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.

The County Government of Busia is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.
ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.