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Head of Budget Finance
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Posted on December 20, 2013 at 11:24
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Finance Job in Kenya
County Government of Kirinyaga
County Public Service Board
The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board
wishes to recruit competent and qualified
persons to fill the following positions.
Head of Budget
Job Ref: KCPSB/B/11/2013
Job Group: Q
Terms of Service: Contract
Reporting to the County Chief Officer,
Finance, Economic Planning and Marketing
the Officer will be Head of the Budgetary
Supply Unit and will be responsible for
ensuring the efficient management of
Budget Expenditure Services in the
County.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Consolidating and prioritizing of areas
for allocation of Pubic resources for
the county.
Identifying programmes at the county
level by consolidating programmes at
the sub county levels for inclusion in
the project based budget.
Issuing guidelines on the budget
process to be followed by all County
Government entities.
Preparing and submitting the County
Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) in line
with the national objectives in the
budget policy strategy to the County
Executive Committee.
Consolidating and rationalizing budget
proposals from all Departments.
Preparing and submitting the County
Budget Review outlook paper to the
County Executive Committee.
Publishing and Publicizing the County
Budget Outlook Paper.
Preparing the annual and revised
estimates for presentation to the
County Assembly.
Preparing relevant Bills for submission
to the County Assembly.
Dealing with County Assembly
Questions and issues pertaining to
expenditure, monitoring and control.
Advising the County Treasury on
Budget Management and Assessing
the risks involved in new and existing
budget policies.
Reviews operating budgets periodically
to analyze trends affecting budget
needs
Consults with unit heads to ensure
adjustments are made in accordance
with program changes in order to
facilitate long-term planning.
Directs compilation of data based on
statistical studies and analyses of past
and current years to prepare budgets
and to justify funds requested.
Prepares comparative analyses of
operating programs by analyzing costs
in relation to services performed
during previous fiscal years and
submits reports
Providing leadership in budget
management in the County.
Key Requirements for Appointment:
Be a Kenyan citizen
Have a Bachelor of Commerce
(Finance, Accounting and Business
Administration), Economics Degree or
its equivalent from a university
recognized in Kenya.
Possession of post-graduate
qualification will be an added
advantage
Be registered with the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK) and in good standing.
Be able to demonstrate familiarity
with Public Financial Management and
Accounting systems
Have relevant knowledge and
experience of not less than five (6)
years in Public Service or the private
sector
Satisfies the requirements of Chapter
six of the constitution.
Demonstrate understanding and
commitment to the value and
principles as outlined in articles 10
and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
Have knowledge of computerized
accounting.
If you believe you fit the required profile,
please send your applications in
confidence to:
How to Apply
All applications should be sent by post
quoting the job reference number on the
subject of the application and on the
envelop.
Applications can also be hand delivered to
the County Governor’s office, Kirinyaga at
the County Public Service Board Office on
or before 8th January 2014.
Note
All applicants are required to obtain
clearance from the following
institutions;
The Criminal Investigation
Department (CID)
The Higher Education Loans Board
(HELB)
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
The Ethics and Anti –Corruption
Commission (EACC)
Credit Reference Bureau
Copies of these certificates must be
attached to the applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to
produce their original National Identity
Cards and Testimonials, Clearance
Certificates from CID, HELB, KRA, EACC,
CRB and Professional Body during the
interview.
The Kirinyaga County Government is an
equal opportunity employer.
Women, Persons with Disabilities and
other disadvantaged persons who meet
the specified requirements are
encouraged to apply.
The Salary and benefits attached to each
post may be subject to review as would
be advised by Salaries and Remuneration
Commission.