County Government of Vihiga: Revenue Clerks

 County Government of Vihiga: Revenue Clerks 

Vihiga County Public Service Board is a Body corporate established under section 57 of the County Government Act 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Government Act 2012 outlines the functions of the Board. Pursuant to Constitutional and Legal provisions, Vihiga County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions.

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, REVENUE & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

REVENUE CLERKS -JOB GROUP “CPSB 12” (50 POSITIONS)

The Revenue Clerks will report to the Sub-County Revenue Officers. An officer

at this level will be based at the County ward and will be responsible for collection of revenue from the assigned revenue streams. The successful applicant will be offered a two-year renewable contract on performance. 

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Collecting revenue from the assigned revenue streams.

ii. Preparing invoices and ensuring traders make payments as per the

revenue laws and regulations.

iii. Preparing daily reports on revenue collection.

iv. Ensuring safe custody of the Vihiga County Revenue assets and records.

v. Reporting revenue defaulters.

vi. Reporting incidents and obstacles that may hinder smooth collection of revenue.

vii.Creating awareness to traders on revenue payment.

viii. Engaging and building good relationship with traders and

creating a positive image of the Vihiga County Government.

ix. Ensuring all own source revenue collected is accounted for and banked intact.

x. Responsible for all accountable documents issued to him/her for purposes of revenue collection.

xi. Ensuring safe custody of the revenue agency assets and records.

Academic Qualifications and Requirements.

i. Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education and any postsecondary education Certificate.

ii. Working experience in revenue or routine clerical work will be added advantage.

iii. Basic report writing skills.

iv. Interpersonal Skills (Communication and Organizational skills).

Terms of Service: Contract (Three (3 years) 

Salary Scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to these positions will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and other recognized CBAs as applicable. 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 20th day of February, 2023.

Please take note that;

1. County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer.

2. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.

3. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

4. Please be informed that Vihiga County Public Service Board DOES NOT USE AGENTS nor CHARGE ANY FEE for its services.

ONLY Short listed candidates will be contacted and they shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, Academic and Professional certificates, Transcripts and Clearance certificates (Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct), Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Credit Reference Bureau, Clearance certificate from Commission for University Education (for holders of degrees from foreign Universities) and any other relevant documents during interviews  

SECRETARY/CEO

VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

P.O BOX 880-50300

MARAGOLI