Vacancy title:
Accountant II

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Vihiga County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 13 2025

Duty Station:
Vihiga | Vihiga | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their filled job application forms with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 13th day of June, 2025.

SECRETARY/CEO VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O ВОX 880-50300
MARAGOLI.

Please Note

• County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer and encourages People Living with Disabilities, Youth and Women to apply.
• County Public Service Board does not charge any recruitment fee whatsoever. Do Not Pay Money to Fraudsters because Our services are absolutely free
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
• Those with certificates from foreign institutions must have them certified by the relevant authority.

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