Director, Finance at Kiambu County Government

Reports to: Chief Officer Finance and Economic Planning

Purpose of the Job:

This position is responsible to ensure control of expenditure in the county and ensuringthat the department has enough funds to carry out its mandate efficiently and  effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Main Responsibilities of the Job:
• Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
• Control and manage expenditure in the county.
• Supervise department Finance Officers working under him.
• Undertake creditor/liability management activities.
• Plan, prepare and recommended policies, guidelines and instructions.
• Compile departmental accounting/ budget implementation reports.
• Responsible for preparation of consolidated financing reports.
• Perform analysis of financial reports for consistency with laid down principles.
• Involved in budget preparation.
• Any other relevant duty as may be assigned by the relevant Chief Officer

Requirements for Appointment

Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in a Strategic Leadership Course/Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution .
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) OR Association of Chartered
• Certified Accountant (ACCA) OR Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or its equivalent.
• Membership to Professional Bodies (e.g. ICPAK, ACCA etc.)
• 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.
• Must have served in the grade of Deputy Director Finance or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three years (3);

OR

• A Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in Finance, with five years at a senior management position