Budget/Finance Officer at Nyamira County Public Service Board

Nyamira County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 under Articles 176 and County Government Act No.17 of 2012.

Budget/Finance Officer

Terms of service: Permanent & Pensionable

Job Group: JG ’J’

Salary as per Salaries & Remuneration Commission of Kenya.

Basic Salary: Kshs. 31,270 – 41,260 p.m

 House Allowance: Kshs. 4,200 p.m

Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m

Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a

 Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Compile and format financial statements
• Initial monitor budgets
• Prepare budget reports on budget implementation
• Prepare of budgetary policy issues
• Prepare county budgets
• Prepare quarterly expenditure forecasts as a basis for discussion with county treasury for release of funds
• Prepare proposal to seek funding
• Analyze project proposal and budget estimates
• Prepare technical briefs
• Assist departments in costing programs
• Determine performance indicators of programs

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics/Statistics, Mathematics or related field from a recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountant II
• Demonstrated knowledge of public financial management practices
• Knowledge of computer based accounting applications
• Public Finance Practices and knowledge of relevant professional standards including IFRS will be an added advantage
• Certificate in computer applications skills relevant to budget preparation from a recognized institution