Deputy Director Finance at Kiambu County Government

Job Description

This position is responsible to Deputize Director Finance to ensure control of expenditure in the county and ensuring that the department has enough funds to carry out its mandate efficiently and effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implementing developed financial management policies to guide in finance operations, reporting and strategy, in order to attain high quality standards and facilitate compliance with the relevant regulations;
Participating in the undertaking of organization risk management in the to ensure pro-activeness in the management of risk at the county for minimal disruption tothe delivery of public services
Ensuring prepares and submits to the county Treasury annual work plans, procurement plans and cash flow to assist in the implementation of the financestrategy along quality standards and timelines;
Systematically schedule expenditures consistent with the work plans to support successful implementation of programmes;
Participating in the Preparing of the County Annual Report, chapter on Finance;
Coordinating the preparation of expenditure schedules to ensure resources are availed in a timely manner;
Monitoring the implementation of the financial management strategies, policies and standards to ensure the delivery of quality financial services that are compliant with the set regulations;
Monitoring the cash flow forecasts for county government to ensure the availability of funds for the capital activities of the institution;
Reviewing reports on monthly utilization of budgets and make recommendations on the budget variances to ensure efficiency in utilization of the county resources;
Monitoring county compliance with all statutory requirements on finance management, to safeguard county from penalties and any other risks associated with non – compliance;
Coordinating expenditure and performance management through the analysis of wok plans
Reviewing reports on monthly utilization of budgets, monitoring WIP on projects and making recommendations on the budget variances to ensure efficiency in utilization of the county resources including project monitoring and
Management of the fixed asset registers and debt schedules
Plan, prepare and recommended policies, guidelines and instructions.
Compile departmental accounting/ budget implementation reports.
Responsible for preparation of consolidated financing reports.
Perform analysis of financial reports for consistency with laid down principles.
Involved in budget preparation.
Any other relevant duty as may be assigned by the relevant Chief Officer.

Requirements for Appointment

Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce from a recognized institution.
Certificate in a Strategic Leadership Course/Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) OR Association of Chartered Certified
Accountant (ACCA) OR Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or its equivalent.
Membership to Professional Bodies (e.g. ICPAK, ACCA etc.)
Computer literacy
Knowledge of the budgeting process
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
Knowledge of the relevant legislation
Extensive experience with managing financial reporting and accounting systems (e.g. SAP)
Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution.
Served in the grade of Assistant Director Finance or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three years (3);
OR

Minimum Eight (8) years of relevant experience in Finance, with five years at a senior management position.