JOB DESCRIPTION
Providing strategic leadership and direction in implementing financial policies, strategies, standards and programmes at the County;
Convening sector working groups and reviewing reports emanating from the sectors;
Coordinating budget preparation at sector and sub sector levels;
Undertaking financial evaluation of policy changes;
Coordinating preparation of technical briefs on overall expenditure patterns;
Reviewing Departmental budget proposals in line with adopted budget policy statement ceilings and recommend appropriate amendments;
Monitoring financial and non-financial performance of the budget including programmes/projects and recommending corrective measures;
Ensuring compliance with the budget implementation policy guidelines;
Profiling risks associated with budget process and design appropriate mitigation framework;
Undertaking assessment of financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigating actions;
Reviewing periodic financial and non-financial performance reports;
Coordinating preparation of responses to financial queries;
Undertaking budget planning, preparation, submission, execution and reporting;
Monitoring and evaluating budgetary commitment; and overseeing release of funds and issuance of Authority- to-Incur Expenditure to various spending points and ensuring that expenditures is consistent with budget ceilings.
Organizing the preparation of the Departmental Performance Reviews and the sector reports;
Interpreting quarterly and annual Departmental budget performance reports and recommending appropriate intervention measures;
Monitoring servicing of debts and taking appropriate measures;
Overseeing preparation of responses to financial queries;
Facilitating research on emerging issues and best practices in financial management; ensuring prudent utilization of resources; and building capacity and managing performance of the Division.
QUALIFICATIONS
Served as a Finance Officer in the public or private sector for a minimum period of ten (10) years, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance or Accounts option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
Certificate in Public Financial Management from a recognized institution;
Membership to a relevant professional body;
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer application skills; and
Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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NOTE:Applicants should submit their application letters together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents either electronically through the County website: https://www.homabay.go.ke/career/ or physically delivered to the Homa-Bay County Public Service Board Offices in Homa Bay Town through hand delivery or through Post Office using the address below. Applicants should clearly indicate the position(s) applied for on top of the envelopeaddressed to:The Ag. Chief Executive Officer
Homa Bay County Public Service Board,
P. O. Box 95 40300,
HOMA-BAYHoma Bay County is an equal opportunity employer and women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before Friday 16th December 2022 at 5:00 P.M.. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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