The Accountant I will be responsible for preparing financial statements, managing revenue collection, budgeting, and maintaining accurate financial records for the County Government of Nyeri. The role ensures compliance with financial rules, regulations, and statutory deductions while maintaining the safe custody of government records and assets.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing financial statements and other books of accounts.
Revenue collection & accounting.
Budgeting & budget monitoring.
Processing payments and receipt vouchers.
Preparation and verification of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations.
Data capture, maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers.
Preparation of simple management reports e.g., Imprest and expenditure return etc.
Responsible for the safe custody of Government records and assets under him/her, analysis of the below the line accounts, and deploying as a cashier as needed.
Arranging for withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times.
Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis.
Ensuring security of all accountable documents including cheques and cheque books where applicable.
Ensuring compliance with all statutory deductions.
Compiling and maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date Fixed Asset Register.
Implementing internal controls to prevent theft, loss, or misuse of government property.
Overseeing the legal and financial process of retiring or selling assets that are no longer viable.
Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.
How to Apply
All applications (hand delivered or through post office) should be received on or before 10th June, 2026 at 5.00pm.
Submit your application to the following address:
THE SECRETARY NYERI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD P.O. BOX 90-10100 NYERI CELL PHONE: 0745342000
