Director, Finance at Kiambu County Government

Job Description

Reports to: Chief Officer Finance and Economic Planning

Purpose of the Job:

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities of the Job:
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
Control and manage expenditure in the county.
Supervise department Finance Officers working under him.
Undertake creditor/liability management activities.
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

Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:

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.
Must have served in the grade of Deputy Director Finance or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three years (3);
OR

A Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in Finance, with five years at a senior management position