Director-Finance & Accounting Services at County Assembly of Kisumu

Job Description

The entry and training grade for this cadre.

Basic Salary Ksh. 129,300
House Allowance Ksh. 35,000
Commuter Allowance Ksh.16,000

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Clerk of the Assembly, duties and responsibilities entail;
Financial controller of the County Assembly;
Planning, directing and controlling Finance and Accounting Service Function;
Overseeing accounting for County Assembly Service funds as per the PFMA (2012);
Providing advisory services to the CASB on all financial matters;
Interpreting and implementing financial management statutes, policies, standards, strategies and programmes;.
Ensuring compliance with PFMA and other financial regulations and guidelines;
Monitoring implementation of financial controls system;
Spearheading formulation and application of accounts manual;
Overseeing accounting for County Assembly Service funds as per the PFMA;
Coordinating consolidation of budgets for the recurrent and development votes;
Overseeing preparation of finance and account reports;
Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;
Overseeing development and implementation of computerized financial and accounting information systems;
Develop and oversee the implementation of work plans in the directorate;
Spearheading establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive financial management and reporting systems;
Develop and oversee the implementation of work plans in the directorate; and
Managing performance and capacity building of the directorate.

Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Served in the grade of Deputy Director – Finance & Accounting for a minimum period of three (3) years; with Cumulative experience of at least ten (10) years in accountancy / financial management.
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA K) or its equivalent recognized qualification;
Registered with ICPAK and of good professional standing;
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer applications skills;
Demonstrated outstanding capability in financial Management, integrity professional competence and administrative ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
Shown merit in job performance.

How to apply:
Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post
Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both
the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board
Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card,
names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16
th
September, 2025, addressed to:
Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kisumu,
P.O Box 86 – 400100,
Kisumu
Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com
Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s
website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
1. A Signed application letter;
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of
education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional
referees;
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
4. Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:
1. Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to
include incorrect information in the application;
2. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
3. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
4. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card,
academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
5. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE
FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: –
1. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
2. Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
3. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
4. Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
5. Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
County Assembly of Kisumu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the
provisions of the Article 232 (1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of
Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women,
members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES
ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY INCLUDING STAFF MEMBERS OF THE
SERVICE. Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for
will not be considered. Any form of canvassing and giving false information shall lead to automatic
disqualification. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE CONTACTED.
NOTE: The positions are open to KENYAN CITIZENS ONLY.