The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) was established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, under Article 228 and became operational upon the appointment of the Controller of budget on 27th August 2011. Prior to this, some of the functions of the Office of the Controller of Budget were performed by the Controller and Auditor General and the Treasury ...
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Job Purpose
This position is responsible for performance analysis of County Government Budgets, reviewing withdrawal requests from Public Funds, and preparing statutory and special reports.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Implementing policies, strategies, frameworks, work plans, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures, and regulations for the OCOB.
- Compiling and analyzing requests for withdrawals from the County Revenue Fund and any other public fund that requires approval from the COB for withdrawal.
- Coordinating the preparation of budget implementation and monitoring reports for County Governments and making recommendations to the COB on measures to improve budget implementation per Article 228 of the Constitution.
- Implementing formats for requisitions and approvals of withdrawals of funds.
- Enforcing budgetary ceilings set by Parliament on County Governments’ expenditure.
- Providing technical advice on the preparation of special reports on particular issues requested by the President, Parliament, or County Assembly under Article 254 (2) of the Constitution.
- Providing technical advice on special reports to Parliament and County Assembly regarding funds withheld by the Cabinet Secretary in charge of finance.
- Reviewing and making recommendations for every County Fiscal Strategy Paper, County Budget Review Outlook Paper, and County Debt Management Strategy Paper.
- Ensuring that the County Fiscal Strategy Paper, County Budget Review Outlook Paper, and County Debt Management Strategy Paper align with the Budget Policy Statement and the County Integrated Development Plan.
- Preparing quarterly budget implementation reports for County Governments under Article 228 (6) of the Constitution.
- Preparing special reports on specific issues as may be requested by an Accounting Officer at the County level.
- Ensuring proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures at the County level.
- Publicizing reports submitted to County Assemblies.
- Investigating and publicizing reports from County Governments on matters that have come to the attention of the COB under Article 252(1)(a).
- Attending County Assembly sessions and following up on the implementation of recommendations raised in the reports.
- Ensuring accounting officers from public entities comply with and implement recommendations from COB reports.
- Maintaining a Risk Management Register and advising on mitigating measures for addressing risks in the Counties.
- Conducting capacity-building initiatives on public participation in budget implementation in the Counties.
- Ensuring business continuity plans are developed and operational in the Counties.
- Implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the Counties.
- Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
- Implementing OCOB’s strategic plans, budgets, and performance contracts.
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
- Reviewing County Governments’ exchequer requests.
Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Responsible for the assets assigned by the Office of the Controller of Budget as per the office’s asset register.
Decision-Making / Job Influence
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes / Skills)
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies
- CPA (K), ACCA, CFA, or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Membership in good standing with a relevant professional body.
Previous Relevant Work Experience Required
- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which must be at the grade of Fiscal Analyst or a comparable position.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies / Attributes
- Certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Demonstrated professional competence and ability reflected in work performance and results.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The terms of service for each position are specified in the Job Description. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the job title on both the envelope and the cover letter.
Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae indicating your current remuneration, home county, e-mail address and reliable daytime telephone contacts, and copies of your certificates, testimonials and national identity card.
You should also provide the names of two referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses. Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application.
Upon being successful and granted an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present clearances and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following;
- Tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
- Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB
- Clearance Form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Applications should be sent by post or hand delivered to our office addressed to:
The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100 Nairobi
So as to reach the Office of the Controller of Budget by 1st at April, 2025 at 5.00 pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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