Director Research and Information Services at Garissa County

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising the Clerk on financial and accounting matters and procedures
• Management and approval of all Assembly payments.
• Administer preparation of County Assembly budget and monitoring absorption of budgeted funds.
• IOversees preparation of annual Accounts,
• Oversee preparation of Annual Accounts or financial statements and maintaining all accounting records.
• Liaise with external and internal audit teams by replying to Audit Queries, and developing briefs for the public accounts and investment Committee of both Assembly and senate
• Oversee management and operation of integrated financial management systems and internet banking
• Liaising with Human resource and administration department in management of County Assembly Payroll.
• Supervise management and administration of loan funds to staff and county assembly members and ensure proper application of loan funds.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served for at least 5 years cumulative experience in a finance or Accounting Office, three (3) of which must be at the grade of Principal Finance Officer or Principal Accountant or its equivalent position in a public institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields: Commerce (Finance /Accounting option), Economics, Business management, Business Administration or any equivalent.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• IMust be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPA-K) will be an added advantage.
• Attended senior management course in a recognized institution or it’s equivalent.
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of finance resource.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Possess sufficient knowledge of public procurement, budget preparation and overall management of the County Assembly.
• Meets the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter six of the Constitution.