Republic of Kenya
County Government of Kakamega
Office of the Governor
Re-Advertisement of a Vacancy
Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government
Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites
applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following
vacant positions:
1. Ward Administrator
Job Group ‘M’
(1 Post)
Murhanda ward
The Ward administrator will be responsible to the Sub County
Administrator for coordinating, managing and supervising the general
administrative functions in the Ward unit.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties will include:
Development of policies and plans;
Provision of service delivery;
Developmental activities to empower the community;
Provision and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities of public services;
Exercising functions and powers delegated by the Public Service Board under
Section 86 of the County Governments Act;
Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services;
Running an efficient and effective citizen service delivery centre;
Managing all cross cutting issues in the Ward such as HIV and AIDS, gender mainstreaming, integrity programmes among others;
Accounting for movable and immovable assets of the County Government;
Implementing an effective performance management system;
Implementing policies for fire and disaster management; and
Performing such other functions as may be delegated by the Sub-County Administrator.
Requirements:
Be a Kenyan citizen;
Have served in public or private service organization in administration or management for not less than eight (8) years;
Minimum of C+ (Plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent;
Have a minimum Diploma Certificate in any field from a recognized institution; and
Have a clearance certificate from the Criminal Investigation Department.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
2. Treasury and Economic Planning
A. Accountant II
Job Group ‘J’
(5 Posts)
An Officer at this position will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks under guidance of a Senior Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations
Carrying out routine accounting tasks such as balancing of cash-books, imprest and advances ledgers
Ensuring safe custody of Government records and assets under him/her
Receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers
Writing cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers
Requirements for Appointment:
A Pass in Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent qualification.
Or
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance
option), Business Administration with (Accounting option) from a
recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
B. Accountant I
Job Group ‘K’
(7 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise accounting operations in an Accounting Unit in a Ministry/Department
Verification of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations
Data capture, maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers
Preparation of simple management reports e.g. imprest and expenditure returns etc.
Ensuring of safe custody of Government records and assets under him/her
Receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers;
writing cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash
books.
Balancing and ruling of the cash books on daily basis
Incurring Expenditure (AIE) funding returns on quarterly basis at Ministry/Department level
Preparation of Appropriation In Aid (AIA) returns on quarterly basis at the books and treasury regulations.
Receipting of all money due and payable to County Government and management of IFMIS
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this grade, a Candidate must have:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance
option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
Examinations
Or
Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (K) Examination or its approved equivalent qualification.
Certificate in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
3. Department of Internal Audit
A. Member of Kakamega County Audit Committee
(5 Posts)
This is pursuant to Section 55 (5) of the PFM, 2012
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes
Follow up on implementation of recommendations of internal and external audit
Prepare pertinent audit reports
Requirements for Appointment:
At least Master’s Degree in a relevant field
Knowledge in Government affairs, have the requisite business
and leadership skills and shall not be a holder of a political office.
Must not be past or present employee of the entity or an agent
of a business organization, which has carried out business with the
County Government of Kakamega in the past 2 years.
Must be affiliated to professional bodies e.g. ICPAK, ACFE, LSK, EBK and IIA or any other relevant body.
Understanding of Government operations, financial reporting and auditing
Knowledge of objects, principles or functions of County Governments
Terms of Appointment:
Members of Audit committee shall be appointed, for a term
of two years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one
term only.
After expiry of every term at least one third of the committee shall retire and not be eligible for re-appointment.
B. Internal Auditor I
Job Group ‘K’
(3 Posts)
An Officer at this level will report to the Senior Auditor and will be deployed to any of the three audit zonal offices.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting in the preparation of specific audit assignment plans and audit programmes
Performing audit tests on the internal controls in accounting, administrative and operational procedures.
Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented
Preparing draft audit reports detailing audit findings
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for Appointment:
CPA Part II or its equivalent
A Bachelor’s Degree e.g. B. Com. (Accounting) option will be an added advantage
Basic training in applicable laws and regulations governing County operations
Computer literacy
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
C. Audit Assistants
Job Group ‘J’
(3 Posts)
An Officer at this level will report to the Internal Auditor and will be deployed to any of the three Audit Zonal offices.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures
Ensuring that all working papers are documented and well referenced
Ensuring that the audit file is complete and well referenced
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for Appointment:
CPA part I or its acceptable equivalent and should be willing to pursue further professional qualifications
Basic training in County laws
Computer literacy
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Be a team player
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
D. Senior Auditors
Job Group ‘L’
(2 Posts)
Senior Auditors will report to the Principal Auditor and will be deployed to any of the three audit zonal offices.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting the Principal Auditors in managing the Sub-Counties of a given zone
Supervising several audit teams working simultaneously
Performing initial reviews of the audit reports and audit files
Assisting in preparation of specific audit assignment plans and programmes
Performing audit tests on the internal controls in accounting, administrative and
Operational procedures
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for appointment:
CPA (K), CA, ACCA or acceptable equivalents
A University Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field will be an added advantage.
Must have served as an Auditor in a reputable Audit firm or organisation for at least two years
Must have analytical skills
Be computer literate and familiar with Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques (CAATTs)
Have a clear understanding of County laws
Possess supervisory and managerial skills
Be a team player
Have good interpersonal and communication skills
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
E. Principal Auditors
Job Group ‘N’
(3 Posts)
The Principal Auditor will report to the Deputy Head of Internal Audit
Services and will be deployed to any of the three Audit Zonal offices.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Heading the County’s internal audit office
Organising audit teams for various audit assignments
Supervising several audit teams working simultaneously
Ensuring that audit files are organised in a systematic manner
Preparing specific audit assignment plans and programmes
Reviewing audit files and reports prepared by auditors working under them.
Assisting in the preparation of periodic audit work plans
Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned to them by the Head of Internal Audit Services
Requirements for Appointment:
A University Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
CPA (K), CA, ACCA or acceptable equivalents
Must have served as an Audit Manager in a reputable audit firm or organisation for at least three years
Must have analytical skills
Computer literate with hands-on experience with Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques (CAATTs).
Additional professional qualifications i.e. CISA, CIA, CFE, will be an added advantage
Must have a demonstrated ability of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Possess supervisory and managerial skills
Have good interpersonal and communication skills
4. Kakamega Tax Collection Agency
A. Chairperson
Duties and Responsibilities:
Convene and preside over all meetings of the Board of the Agency
Give direction and guidance to the meetings
Manage and guide the strategic and policy decision making of the Board
Oversee the strategic implementation of policy decisions of the Board
Perform all other responsibilities as provided for by the Act
Any other duty as may arise from time to time
Requirements for Appointment:
A University Degree/equivalent (Certified by the Commission for Higher Education)
Over fifteen (15) years of working experience, five of which must have been at senior managerial level
Relevant knowledge of Revenue regimes will be desirable
Relevant National and international exposure in the area of Revenue Administration will be an added advantage.
B. Member of the Board of Directors (4 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Making policy decisions for implementation by the Agency
Giving policy direction and guiding the functioning of the Agency
Providing strategic direction of the Agency
Overseeing full compliance and enforcement of Revenue Administration and Collection Act, 2014
Providing direction on any other activities that promote the efficient and cost effective Revenue Administration.
Requirements for Appointment:
A University Degree/equivalent (Certified by the Commission for Higher Education)
Over ten years of working experience, five of which must have been at senior managerial level
National and International experience in a relevant field will be desirable
Relevant knowledge of Revenue regimes will be desirable
C. Chief Revenue Administrator
The Chief Revenue Administrator will be responsible to the Board for
strategic, effective and efficient management of the Kakamega Tax
Collection Agency.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Board
In charge of programs directly linked to the attainment of the Agency’s strategic objective
Responsible for implementation of overall strategic and policy direction and leadership
Overseeing placement and welfare of Agency staff
In charge of day-to-day running of the Agency
Implementing policy direction of the Agency as directed by the Board
In charge of tax determination/assessment, collection and enforcement under the Act
Coming up with the innovative programs that will grow the Revenue base for the County; and
Any other duties assigned to him/her from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment:
At least a Masters of Business Administration Degree or its equivalent (Certified by the Commission for Higher Education).
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent
Over ten years of working experience, five of which must have been at senior managerial level
National and International experience in a relevant field will be desirable
Relevant knowledge of Revenue regimes will be desirable
D. Deputy Chief Revenue Administrator (Technical Services)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Chief Revenue Administrator of the Agency in strategic operations/functioning and policy implementation.
Deputize the Chief Revenue Administrator in performing duties of the office
In charge of revenue collection operations
Supervise compliance, enforcement and quality assessment
Dispute resolution
Technical Training, Ethics and Integrity
Train and supervise staff in the section: and
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Revenue Administrator of the Agency.
Requirements for Appointment:
B.Com. Degree or its equivalent (Certified by the Commission for Higher Education)
Be a holder of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent
Over 7 years of working experience, five of which must have been at senior managerial level
National and International experience will be desirable
Relevant knowledge of Revenue regimes will be desirable
E. Deputy Chief Revenue Administrator (Administration and Support Services)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Chief Revenue Administrator of the Agency in strategic operations/functioning and policy implementation.
Deputize the Chief Revenue Administrator in performing duties of the office
Human Resource Management
In charge of Finance, Procurement, Internal Audit and Legal Services
Oversee matters of Sub-County and outpost offices, administration and logistics
Information, Communication and Technology
Any other duties as shall be assigned from time to time by the Chief Revenue Administrator
Requirements for Appointment:
B.Com. Degree or its equivalent (Certified by the Commission for Higher Education)
Be a holder of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) or a specialization in management discipline.
Over 7 years of working experience, five of which must have been in senior managerial level
Have experience in management of Human Resources and Administration services
National and international experience will be desirable
Relevant knowledge of Revenue regimes will be desirable
Note:
Applicants for the above positions are required to get clearance from
the following institutions to meet requirements of chapter six:
Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Criminal Investigation Department
Credit Reference Bureau
Copies of these clearances Must be attached to the application.
How to Apply
All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of
their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates,
testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other
supporting documents.
The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Constituency of origin.
Applications should be submitted to:
Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 458-50100
Kakamega
Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service
Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’
2nd Floor.
All applications should reach this office on or before 5th December, 2014.
County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer, all are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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