Accountant at Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB)

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance or itsequivalent from a recognized university

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodiesMembership of a related professional bodyPrevious relevant work experience required.5 years of relevant work experience in a reputable organization

Functional Skills,

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

1. Knowledge of national development policies, goals and objectives
2. Knowledge of the Country’s Public Sector Financial Management framework
3. Leadership skills
4. Proficiency in computer applications
5. Knowledge of the Controller of Budget Act 2016
6. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act 2012 and Regulations, 2015
7. Knowledge of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
8. Ability to work under pressure
9. Team building skills
10. Problem solving skills/techniques
11. Report writing and presentation skills
12. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

Responsibilities

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance or itsequivalent from a recognized university
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Membership of a related professional bodyPrevious relevant work experience required.
• 5 years of relevant work experience in a reputable organization

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Knowledge of national development policies, goals and objectives
• Knowledge of the Country’s Public Sector Financial Management framework
• Leadership skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Knowledge of the Controller of Budget Act 2016
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act 2012 and Regulations, 2015
• Knowledge of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team building skills
• Problem solving skills/techniques
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

This role is responsible for the development and implementation of a framework for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting as per the law

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Develops the framework for monitoring and evaluation as per the COB Act, 2016.
• Guides the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities inline with the office of the Controller of Budget mandate.
• Coordinates monitoring and evaluation exercises for the office of the Controller ofBudget as required by law
• Collaborates and partners with key stakeholders in monitoring and evaluationactivities.
• Coordinates the implementation of the risk management framework in thedepartment.
• Reviews budget planning documents including Budget Policy Statement, Budget
• Estimates, County Fiscal Strategy Papers and make recommendations.
• Monitors the preparation and implementation of the sectorial work plan 

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Develops project specific monitoring and indicator tracking tools in consultationwith ICT department.
• Carries out monitoring and evaluation activities and prepares reports as per thelaw.
• Develops and maintains a project database for monitoring and evaluationactivities.
• Prepares concept papers to undertake monitoring and evaluation as per the officeof the Controller of Budget mandate.
• Prepares monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Partners and collaborates with key institutions to undertake monitoring activities.
• Develops and implements a monitoring and evaluation plan for the office of the Controller of Budget.
• Prepares departmental work plans and budgets for the monitoring and evaluationdepartment.

Job Dimensions:

• Financial ResponsibilityImplementation of the budget for the department
• Responsibility for Physical Assets
• Responsible for the assets assigned by the office of the Controller of Budget as peroffice’s asset register
• Decision Making / Job Influence
• Strategic
• Advisory
• Analytical
• Operational

Working Conditions

• Is exposed to minimum disagreeable conditions with frequent travels to remotes areas.The jobholder has normal office facilities which include own office with desk and access to a telephone.The role is predisposed to risk of prosecution arising from incomplete/inaccurateinformation received from public entities which may result to false or misleadingreports.