Director Finance, Procurement and Accounting (CASB Scale 11)
Duties and Responsibilities
Advising the Clerk on financial and accounting matters and procedures
Management and approval of all Assembly payments.
Administer preparation of County Assembly budget and monitoring absorption of budgeted funds.
Oversees preparation of annual Accounts,
Oversee preparation of Annual Accounts or financial statements and maintaining all accounting records.
Liaise with external and internal audit teams by replying to Audit Queries, and developing briefs for the public accounts and investment Committee of both Assembly and senate
Oversee management and operation of integrated financial management systems and internet banking
Liaising with Human resource and administration department in management of County Assembly Payroll.
Supervise management and administration of loan funds to staff and county assembly members and ensure proper application of loan funds.
Requirements for Appointment
Served for at least 5 years cumulative experience in a finance or Accounting Office, three (3) of which must be at the grade of Principal Finance Officer or Principal Accountant or its equivalent position in a public institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields: Commerce (Finance /Accounting option), Economics, Business management, Business Administration or any equivalent.
Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Must be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPA-K) will be an added advantage.
Attended senior management course in a recognized institution or it’s equivalent.
Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of finance resource.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Possess sufficient knowledge of public procurement, budget preparation and overall management of the County Assembly.
Meets the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter six of the Constitution.
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