Director Budget at Kiambu County Government

This position is responsible to undertake review, analysis and evaluation and recommend long and short-range budget plans for the county.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction technical advice and assistance in budgeting formulation analysis, review and control process.
• Coordinate budgetary making process and implementation for the county
• Responsible for all related budget preparation documents budgets paper, medium terms, expenditure framework and the program-based budget.
• Provide guidance and advice regarding budget matters to the executive.
• Review, analyze, recommend and implement resource allocations and budget requirement for the execution of the approved operating budget.
• Evaluate expenditure partners to assure all critical needs are met and the budget is balanced
• Ensure effective utilization of budget resources
• Prepare and circulate budget reports
• Prepare and submit annual measures of effectiveness and variance reports
• Analyze economic indicators and budget variances in the budget process
• Prepare and update revenue forecasts
• Develop budget process policies and procedures for the county.

Requirements for Appointment

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, Commerce or in a financial related discipline from a recognized university;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Economics, Commerce (Finance Option)
• Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounts; or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K or Association of Chartered Certified
• Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four
• (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• shown exemplary leadership qualities; and shown outstanding capability in Financial Management.
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of the budgeting process
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation
• Extensive experience with managing financial reporting and accounting systems (e.g. SAP)
• Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution.
• Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Budget for at least three (3) years;
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience