Senior Accountant - 3 Posts

Requirements for Appointment

Be a Citizen of Kenya;

Served in the grade of Accountant I, Job Group ‘K’ or in a Comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;

passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent qualification.

OR

A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized 12 institution or any other relevant qualification adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution and have passed part II of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent; and

Certificate in Computer Applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Timely and accurate preparation of quality management reports that fall under his/her section (s);

Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control;

Training and development of staff under him/her;

Setting targets for the section (s);

Undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services;

Authorize payments and sign cheques subject to limit set;

Certify and verify returns, documents, vouchers, monitor collection of revenue including inspection; and

Responsible for Government assets, records and custody of Accountable Documents under his/her sections(s).

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant's National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Monday 16th November, 2026.

Please Note:

The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.

Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.

Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.

Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts.

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Interested and qualified? Go to County Government of Kitui on careers.kitui.go.ke to apply

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