Massive Recruitment at Mandera County Public Service Board

JG ‘M’ TWO (2) POSTS:

REF MCG/CPSB/FEP/2018/08/10

Chief Budget Officer Job Duties and responsibilities

• Provide leadership in budget management to a number of desk officers in the various departments;
• Coordinate overall budget preparation at departmental level within the set timeframe and quality standards.
• Coordinate and analyse medium term expenditure framework for the county to ensure attainment of set objectives;
• Assist the department in costing the programmes to facilitate the budget preparation process;
• Determine the performance indicators for programmes to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of progress of the programmes in line with the set objectives and budget;
• Initial preparation of response to all budgetary matters including issues raised by county assembly oversight committee;
• Analyse project proposals and budget estimates;
• Prepare technical briefs or financial management report for submission to management;
• System scheduling of expenditure consistent with work plan and set budget; Budget planning preparation and implementation at the departmental level;
• Coordinate allocation of resources among the departments through sector process;
• Prepare reports on budget implementation process to inform management on the appropriate interventions where necessary;
• Implement county budget and supervises the process;
• Make financial report on county budget implementation process; Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Requirements for the Chief Budget Officer Job

• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Economics/Statistics or Business Administration/Management (Accounting or Finance) from a recognized university;
• Certified Public Accountant will be an added advantage;
• Work experiences for a minimum period of two (2) years;
• Demonstrated knowledge of public financial management practices;
• Working knowledge of computer based accounting applications including the IFMIS system;
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting processes;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant professional standards including International Financial Reporting Standards;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation including the Public Financial Management Act and Public Procurement and Disposals Act;
• Certificate in Computer application skills relevant to budget preparation from a recognized institution;
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Satisfies requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.