Principal Finance and Accounts Officer



Busia County Assembly Service Board

Job Description :

Requirements for Appointment

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Finance Option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting Option), or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination.
  • Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
  • Certificate in a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  • At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in a related field.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor expenditure on projects and programmes on a periodic basis.
  • Implement proposals for raising funds.
  • Process commitment of funds and monitor expenditure trends.
  • Provide advisory services to departmental heads and other stakeholders on all financial matters in the Assembly.
  • Interpret and implement financial regulations and procedures, Treasury Circulars, letters, and instructions.
  • Ensure expenditures are within the voted allocations.
  • Develop supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury Regulations and Procedures.
  • Prepare management financial reports, including: Monthly expenditure returns
  • Monthly bank reconciliation statements
  • Cash flow statements
  • Analysis of deposits
  • Maintenance of up-to-date and accurate books of accounts
  • Authorize payments and sign cheques, subject to set limits.
  • Prepare revenue and expenditure returns in accordance with Treasury regulations and law.
  • Assist in developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to strengthen internal controls.


 

 

Method of Application

Terms of service

  • Permanent and pensionable

Requirements for appointment

  • Detailed Job Descriptions and Job Requirements for each position are available on the official County Government of Busia website www.busiacounty.go.ke

Interested candidates should submit their applications as per the guidelines below:

  • Applications must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, a copy of National Identify Card or passport and any other relevant documents. All applicants must submit certificates of clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), Kenya Revenue Authority and certificate of Good Conduct.
  • Candidates with foreign academic qualifications must provide accreditation from the Commission for University Education (CUE).
  • Applicants must clearly state the position applied for on the envelope or on email.
  • Applications should be submitted either by hand delivery to the County Assembly Service Board Office during official working hours or by Assembly email by 30th October 2025 and addressed to:

The Secretary
Busia County Assembly Service Board
P.O. Box 1018-50400
Busia-Kenya

 

Job Overview

Company:
Busia County Assembly Service Board
Posted On:
12 October 2025
Location:
Busia, Busia
Job Category:
Finance and Banking
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree
Employment Type:
Full Time
Experience:
3 Years
Salary:
N/A
Closing Date:
2025-10-30