Principal Accountant - Asset Management Job at Uasin Gishu County Government

QUALIFICATIONS,REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.58,360.00 - 90,200.00 (CPSB 06)
House Allowance: Ksh. 25,500.00 pm
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 8,000.00 pm
Other Allowances as Per the SRC Circulars
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment
A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or its Equivalent (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination
Relevant working experience of Five (5) years in the Accounting, Auditing or Financial field
OR
A Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination holder
Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).
Verify the accuracy of financial data, looking for discrepancies, errors, or omissions.
help to monitor and control government finances, reducing the risk of mismanagement and waste.
Ensure that information and documentation before being entered into IFMIS is accurate and consistent, preventing errors in financial transactions and reports
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and other regulations related to public finance management.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset registers in compliance with the relevant policies
Verify and tag new assets and update existing records
Perform regular valuation and verification of assets
Monitor acquisition, movement, usage, and disposal of county assets
Reconcile the asset register with the general ledger in line with county financial management guidelines
Organize training and capacity-building sessions for the asset management team
Prepare and submit timely asset management reports for management review and audit purposes
Facilitate internal and external audits related to asset management in accordance with county audit protocols
Participate in reviewing and updating county asset management policies and internal control procedures
Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, and county-specific regulations
Coordinate with procurement and stores units to validate documentation for received county assets
Oversee disposal of obsolete or surplus county assets following official county disposal procedures
Identify and mitigate risks such as asset misplacement, mismanagement, or fraud within the county’s asset portfolio
Ensure documentation and accountability for all county-owned assets
Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard county assets and promote efficient management
Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.