Minimum Requirements
Cumulative experience of at least fifteen (15) years in accountancy / financial management in the public sector, five of which should be working with devolved governments.
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA K) or its equivalent recognized qualification;
Registered with ICPAK and of good professional standing;
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer applications skills;
Demonstrated outstanding capability in financial Management, integrity professional competence and administrative ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
Shown merit in job performance.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities entail:
Financial controller of the County Assembly;
Planning, directing and controlling Finance and Accounting Service Function;
Overseeing accounting for County Assembly Service funds as per the PFMA (2012);
Providing advisory services to the CASB on all financial matters;
Interpreting and implementing financial management statutes, policies, standards, strategies and programmes;
Ensuring compliance with PFMA and other financial regulations and guidelines;
Monitoring implementation of financial controls system;
Spearheading formulation and application of accounts manual;
Overseeing accounting for County Assembly Service funds as per the PFMA;
Coordinating consolidation of budgets for the recurrent and development votes;
Overseeing preparation of finance and account reports;
Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;
Overseeing development and implementation of computerized financial and accounting information systems;
Develop and oversee the implementation of work plans in the directorate;
Spearheading establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive financial management and reporting systems;
Develop and oversee the implementation of work plans in the directorate; and
Managing performance and capacity building of the directorate.
All applications, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae indicating their telephone contacts; copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, clearance certificates from;The Secretary,County Assembly Service Board,Murang’a County Assembly,P O Box 731-10200MURANG’AORhand delivered to the Office of the Clerk of County Assembly located at the premises of Murang’a County Assembly opposite Ihura Stadium so as to reach him not later than January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm.A detailed job description for this position can be accessed on; www.assembly.muranga.go.ke.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their day time mobile numbers.
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