Accountant I (Re-Advertisement) At Baringo County Government

Dutiesandresponsibilities;
Perform accounting operation in accounting unit or department.
Verification of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulation, data capture, maintenance of primary records such as cash book, ledgers, vote book, registers and preparation of simple management reports e.g. imprest and expenditure returns etc.;
Responsible for the safe custody of government records and assets
Cashier roles
Preparation of expenditure and authority to incur expenditure (AIE) funding returns on quarterly basis;
Preparation of appropriation in Aid (AID) returns on quarterly basis at unit or department level;
Reconciliation and generating daily and monthly reports for various ledgers;
Verification of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Business related field (Bachelor of Commerce, Finance or Accounting option) from a recognized university
Worked in a similar capacity for at least 1 year in a busy accounts department in either public or private sector.
CPA(K) and a registered member of ICPAK
Knowledge of IFMIS will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of Public Sector Financial Reporting Format is necessary.
Knowledge of Public Sector financial Regulation and procedure is necessary.
Certificate in Computer application.
Ability to get on well with the diverse work force; Good knowledge in the professional field or specialization; Good communication skills; Ability to take instructions; Good organizational and supervisory skills.
Team playing skills; accuracy; care for resources; manual dexterity; Execution of instruction; interpersonal skills; analytical skills; records management skills.