Job Openings at Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB)

GRADE ASB 5.

JOB REF: PSASB/03/2021

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager Human Resource Management & Administration, the Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer will be responsible for:-

1. Preparation and implementation of human resources and administration strategies policies, regulations and procedures and guidelines.
2. Assisting in the development of Human Resource Planning and Development
3. Development and implementation of Performance Management Systems, staff training and development programs, skills inventory management and career progression in the organization.
4. Coordinating the organization’s internship/attachment/young professionals program.
5. Participating in recruitment and selection of staff as per the recruitment policy.
6. Conducting staff induction
7. Processing staff payroll, retirement benefits, gratuity and other terminal dues and timely remittance of statutory deductions
8. Coordinating Training Needs Assessment, ensure implementation of suitable training programs and monitor the effectiveness of training and development programs.
9. Facilitating compliance with relevant labour legislation, rules, regulations and policy frameworks on human resource management and administration matters.
10. Undertaking continuous appraisal and review of the Board’s Terms and Conditions of Service and make recommendations for improvement
11. Coordinating employee satisfaction and work environment surveys and implementation of the survey findings.
12. Administering staff medical scheme, GPA, Group Life, WIBA, Pension, wellness programs and other staff benefits.
13. Maintaining and updating employee records
14. Analyzing and follow up to ensure resolution of employee grievances and complaints.
15. Providing secretarial services to statutory committees and file quarterly reports to respective agencies.
16. Allocating office space, ensure availability of office equipment, furniture and working tools to every member of staff and maintain an inventory of all physical assets.
17. Overseeing scheduling of repairs and preventive maintenance for office furniture and equipment.
18. Preparing Terms of Reference and Service Level Agreements for outsourced services
19. Coordinating compliance with statutory obligations related to Health & Safety, HIV & AIDs, Alcohol and rug Substance Abuse, Gender and Disability Mainstreaming, Environmental Sustainability and other requirements in working environment.
20. Coordinating transport services and maintenance of organization’s fleet in accordance with the set policies and procedures.

Requirements for Appointments

1. Served in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer I or a comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, Business Administration/Management, Human Resource Planning or any other Social Science from a recognized institution
3. Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
4. Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
5. Be of proven integrity, transparency and accountability;
6. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
7. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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GRADE ASB 3. JOB REF: PSASB/02/2021

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director Accounting Standards, the Manager Accounting Standards will be responsible for:-

1. Supervise the development and review of accounting standards and financial reporting strategies, policies, and procedures.
2. Coordinate setting and implementation of generally accepted accounting and financial standards by all non-commercial and commercial public sector entities.
3. Coordinate the process of prescribing the minimum standards of maintenance of proper books of accounts for all levels of Government.
4. Coordinate development and implementation of Accounting Standards guidelines by noncommercial and commercial public sector entities
5. Coordinate the development and review of templates and formats for financial statements and reporting to enable state organs and public entities to comply with prescribed standards.
6. Provide input on gazettement and the effective dates of implementation of accounting standards, frameworks and guidelines.
7. Supervise and monitor implementation of the prescribed frameworks, accounting Standards, and guidelines by state organs and public entities and provide recommendations.
8. Conduct research and development activities related to accounting standards in the organization.
9. Provide technical guidance in implementing, monitoring and application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) by state organs and public sector entities.
10. Provide technical guidance in developing, implementing, and monitoring a roadmap towards Accrual Accounting for non-commercial public sector entities reporting under IPSAS Cash.
11. Draft responses to Exposure drafts (EDs) and make presentation on draft standards developed by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
12. Develop learning materials and facilitate training and capacity building of accounting standards in non-commercial and commercial public entities in compliance with the set frameworks, standards, & guidelines.
13. Supervise development and implementation of risk management strategies and business continuity plans in the Accounting Standards Directorate.
14. Co-ordinate public participation in the development of guidelines and manuals.
15. Coordinate the development of an online repository for accounting standards learning materials and publications.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in a Financial, Accounting, Banking or Audit Function in a reputable organization for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Passed Part III of professional Exams such as CFA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent membership to a relevant professional body;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• Be of proven integrity, transparency and accountability.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized competence in work performance and results
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution