Vacancy title:
Accounts Assistant

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

Jobs at:
County Government of Kakamega

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 11 2026

Duty Station:
Kakamega | Kakamega

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and den...

Responsibilities or duties

Verification of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;

Assisting with employee salary calculations and deductions;

Data capture, maintenance of primary records such as registers and preparation of simple management reports;

Safe custody of programme records and assets;

Writing cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books;

Balancing and ruling of the cash books, imprests and advance ledgers on daily basis; and

Prepare monthly, quarterly, biannual & annual financial reports.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field;

OR

Passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants Examination or its approved equivalent qualification;

Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;

Experience needed

Proven work experience for a minimum of 2 years as accounts assistant or similar role; and

Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures; and

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce thei r original National Identity Card and Academic Certificates.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualifications.

Kakamega County is an equal employer and therefore all candidates with the necessary requirements are encouraged to apply

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified persons are invited to make their applications and send to the undersigned or hand delivered to the Director County Youth Service and Women Empowerment Programme office at Bukhungu Stadium on or before Monday 11th May, 2026 at 4.00 P.M.

NOTE

During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce thei r original National Identity Card and Academic Certificates.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualifications.

Kakamega County is an equal employer and therefore all candidates with the necessary requirements are encouraged to apply

THE DIRECTOR

KAKAMEGA COUNTY YOUTH SERVICE

AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME

P.O BOX 36-50100, KAKAMEGA

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