Vacancy title:
Assistant Director - Accounting Services

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
County Assembly of Kisumu

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 16 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Kisumu | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The entry and training grade for this cadre.

• Basic Salary Ksh. 94, 170
• House Allowance Ksh. 28,000
• Commuter Allowance Ksh.12,000

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Finance and Accounting Services, Duties and responsibilities entail;

• Supervises principal accountant, Chief Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accountant 1 and Accountant II;
• Monitoring implementation of Accounting standards and systems for compliance; including Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) operations;
• Follow up implementation of Public Accounts Committee recommendations for the Assembly;
• preparation of Bi-annual Accounts;
• consolidation of cash flow projections;
• assisting the head of the Accounting unit to provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stake holders on all financial and accounting matters in the Assembly;
• assist in setting targets for the accounts staff and evaluating achievements;
• responsible for provision of quality and timely accounting services in the Assembly including  maintenance of appropriate and up-to-date accounting records;
• Ensuring compliance to applicable accounting standards, rules and regulations
• Approves verified vouchers and imprest warrant for payments; and
• Coordinate the Preparation of tax returns and ensuring prompt payment.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, the officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Principal Accountant or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Be a holder of Certified Public Accountants CPA(K) or its recognized equivalent;
• Master degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and membership of good standing;
• Strategic Leadership course from a recognized institution lasting not less than six weeks;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16 th September, 2025, addressed to:

Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kisumu,
P.O Box 86 – 400100,
Kisumu
Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-

• A Signed application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: -

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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