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Director Budget at Kiambu County Government
Job Description
This position is responsible to undertake review, analysis and evaluation and recommend long and short-range budget plans for the county.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership, direction technical advice and assistance in budgeting formulation analysis, review and control process.
Coordinate budgetary making process and implementation for the county
Responsible for all related budget preparation documents budgets paper, medium terms, expenditure framework and the program-based budget.
Provide guidance and advice regarding budget matters to the executive.
Review, analyze, recommend and implement resource allocations and budget requirement for the execution of the approved operating budget.
Evaluate expenditure partners to assure all critical needs are met and the budget is balanced
Ensure effective utilization of budget resources
Prepare and circulate budget reports
Prepare and submit annual measures of effectiveness and variance reports
Analyze economic indicators and budget variances in the budget process
Prepare and update revenue forecasts
Develop budget process policies and procedures for the county.
Requirements for Appointment
Masterโs Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, Commerce or in a financial related discipline from a recognized university;
Bachelorโs Degree in any of the following: Economics, Commerce (Finance Option)
Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounts; or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K or Association of Chartered Certified
Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four
(4) weeks from a recognized institution.
shown exemplary leadership qualities; and shown outstanding capability in Financial Management.
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 Deputy Director of Budget for at least three (3) years;
Ten (10) years of relevant experience