Latest Jobs at Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB)

JOB REF:PSASB/01/2022

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Job summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the Officer will be responsible for:

1. Providing guidance to the Board of Directors on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
2. Coordinating legal advisory services to the Board to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements.
3. Providing legal advice during negotiations and interpretation of legal documents within the Board.
4. Overseeing the development, implementation and review of the board charter for the PSASB.
5. Promoting corporate governance and regulatory compliance within the Board.
6. Coordinating preparation and review of contractual agreements and memorandum of understanding (MOUs) within the Board;
7. Advising the Board and staff on new legislation, best practices and likely impact on the operations of the PSASB.
8. Coordinating training and development for the Board of Directors.
9. Overseeing the process of maintaining accurate and complete records to document all meetings of the Board of Directors.
10. Organizing for governance audits in accordance with the approved Board Charter.
11. Coordinating and conduct legal research for the Board of Directors and PSASB.
12. Coordinate legal services to the Board of Directors and PSASB.

Job specification:

1. A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in providing company secretarial legal services, of which five (5) shall be in a management position.
2. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
3. Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable recognized institution.
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
5. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
6. Member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing.
7. Holds a valid practicing certificate.
8. Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretary (ICPSK) in good standing.
9. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
10. Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
11. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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REF:PSASB/02/2022

Terms of Engagement: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager Internal Audit Standards, the Officer will be responsible for:

1. Guiding public sector entities in implementation of prescribed internal audit standards and audit committee guidelines.
2. Guiding public sector entities in development of their entity specific risk management frameworks.
3. Guiding internal auditors in implementation of Internal Audit methodologies.
4. Undertaking capacity building to enhance compliance with the prescribed Standards,guidelines, manuals and templates risk management, corporate governance and internal controls across public entities.
5. Maintaining database to monitor implementation of internal audit standards, audit committee guidelines and risk management guidelines by public entities
6. Providing input into the development and review of internal audit standards strategies, policies and procedures.
7. Conducting research to inform the development of draft internal audit standards, risk management and audit committee guidelines.
8. Drafting response on draft standards developed by the International Internal Audit Standards Board
9. Developing internal audit guidelines, audit manuals, templates, work audit programmes manuals for all public sector entities in compliance with PFM Act (2012).
10. Developing audit committee guidelines for all public sector entities
11. Developing risk management guidelines for all public sector entities.
12. Developing and maintain database on prescribed guidelines, manuals, and templates.
13. Monitoring the implementation of prescribed guidelines, manuals, and templates for all public sector entities and provide recommendations to address any identified gaps.
14. Carrying out surveys to identify training needs for internal auditors, audit committee members and risk management officers in all public entities.
15. Developing learning materials and undertake training and capacity building on internal audit standards in public entities.
16. Monitoring and presenting draft responses to the technical queries and recommendations for review to address identified gaps in implementation by public sector entities on internal audit standards, risk management guidelines and committee guidelines.

Job specification

The successful applicant should meet the following specifications:

1. Served in a Financial, Accounting, Banking or Audit Function in a reputable organization
2. for a minimum period of nine (9) years three of which must have been in a senior position in a reputable organization
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Finance/Accounting/auditing option) Economics or
4. equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
5. Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
6. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
7. Holder of CPA (K), ACCA, CIFA or any other relevant qualification;
8. Full member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in good standing
9. Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
10. Must demonstrate administrative and professional competence in auditing work, performance and results and application of International Audit Standards;
11. Good communication and interpersonal skills;
12. Proficiency in Computer applications;
13. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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REF:PSASB/03/2022

Terms of engagement: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Summary

1. Reporting to the Manager Accounting Standards, the officer will be responsible for:
2. Participating in the Development and implementation of accounting standards and financial reporting strategies, policies and procedures.
3. Participating in setting and implementation of generally accepted accounting and financial standards by all non-commercial public sector entities.
4. Participating in the setting of generally accepted accounting and financial standards for non-commercial public sector entities.
5. Participating in the process of prescribing the minimum standards of maintenance of proper books of accounts for all levels of Government.
6. Participating in development and implementation of Accounting Standards guidelines by non-commercial public sector entities.
7. Assisting in the development and review of templates and formats for financial statements and reporting to enable non-commercial public entities in compliance with prescribed standards.
8. Providing input on gazettement and the effective dates of implementation of Accounting Standards, Frameworks & guidelines.
9. Facilitating implementation of the prescribed Frameworks, Accounting Standards, and guidelines by non-commercial public entities and provide recommendations.
10. Participating in research and development activities related to accounting standards in the organization.
11. Implementing and monitoring transition to Accrual accounting for non-commercial Public Sector entities
12. Drafting responses to Exposure drafts and make presentation on draft standards developed by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB).
13. Providing input in the development of learning materials and facilitate training and capacity building of accounting standards in non-commercial public entities in compliance with the set frameworks, standards, & guidelines.
14. Implement and monitor risk management Strategies and Business Continuity Plans in the Accounting Standards Directorate.
15. Assist in Co-ordination of public participation in the development of guidelines and manuals.
16. Develop an online repository for accounting standards learning materials and publications
17. Implement business plans, work plan and annual operating budgets of the Division.

Job Specifications

The successful applicant must meet the following specifications:

1. Served in a Financial, Accounting, Banking or Audit Function in a reputable organization for a minimum period of Nine (9) years three of which must have been in a senior position in a reputable organization
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
3. Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
4. Be a holder of CPA (K)/ACCA, CIFA or equivalent membership to a professional Body;
5. Be a full member of ICPAK in good standing
6. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; from a recognized institution.
7. Be of proven integrity, transparency and accountability
8. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
9. Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results
10. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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SENIOR OFFICER, INTERNAL AUDIT STANDARDS REF:PSASB/04/2022

Terms of engagement: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Internal Audit Standards Officer, the Officer will be responsible for:

1. Undertaking research to assist in developing draft internal audit standards, risk management and audit committee guidelines.
2. Assisting in preparation of internal audit guidelines, audit manuals, templates, procedure manuals for all public sector entities in compliance with PFM Act (2012).
3. Assisting in preparation of audit committee guidelines for all public sector entities
4. Preparing risk management guidelines for all public sector entities.
5. Assisting public entities in development of their specific risk management frameworks.
6. Providing administrative support in carrying out public participation in developing guidelines and manuals.
7. Providing administrative support in training internal auditors and Audit Committees on internal audit standards and risk management
8. Updating continuously a database on prescribed guidelines, manuals, and templates.
9. Providing administrative support in monitoring the implementation of prescribedguidelines, manuals, and templates for all public sector entities and provide recommendations to address any identified gaps.
10. Providing administrative support in developing Internal Audit methodologies to assist internal auditors in conducting Value for Money, Forensic, compliance, financial, process audits among others.
11. Providing administrative support in carrying out surveys to identify training needs for internal auditors, audit committee members and risk management officers in all public entities.
12. Providing administrative support in conducting quality reviews on the implementation of prescribed internal audit standards, guidelines, manuals, and templates for all public sector entities.
13. Assisting in preparation of learning materials for undertaking training and capacity building on internal audit standards in public entities.
14. Developing an online repository of learning materials and publications for Accounting Standards.
15. Participating in development of International Professional Practice Framework for internal auditors with Institute of Internal Auditors global and Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya and IAGD of the National Treasury.
16. Maintaining a database of the technical queries and recommendations addressing identified gaps in implementation by public sector entities on internal audit standards, risk management guidelines and committee guidelines.
17. Implementing risk mitigating strategies for the Directorate.

Job Specifications
The successful applicant should meet the following specifications:

1. Served in a Financial, Accounting, Banking or Audit Function in a reputable organization for a minimum period of seven (7) years
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting,
3. Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
4. Be a holder of CPA (K)/ ACCA;
5. Full member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in good standing
6. Have good knowledge and understanding of International Accounting Standards;
7. Must demonstrate administrative and professional competence in auditing work, performance and results and application of International Audit Standards;
8. Good communication and interpersonal skills; and
9. Proficiency in Computer applications.
10. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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SENIOR OFFICER, ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ASB 5 REF:PSASB/05/2022

Terms of Engagement : Permanent and Pensionable

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Accounting Standards the officer will be responsible for:

1. Assisting in the process of prescribing the minimum standards of maintenance of proper books of accounts for all levels of Government.
2. Assisting in the development of Accounting Standards guidelines by non-commercial public sector entities.
3. Supporting the development and review of templates and formats for financial statements and reporting to enable non-commercial public entities in compliance with prescribed standards. Assisting in monitoring of the implementation of the prescribed Frameworks,
4. Accounting Standards, and guidelines by non-commercial public entities and provide recommendations.
5. Assisting in research and development activities related to accounting standards in the organization.
6. Supporting in the implementation and monitoring of a roadmap towards Accrual accounting for non-commercial Public Sector entities
7. Supporting in research and drafting of responses on standards developed by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) to the Director.
8. Supporting in development of learning materials and facilitate training and capacity building of accounting standards in non-commercial public entities in compliance with the set frameworks, standards, & guidelines.
9. Assisting in the development and implementation of risk management Strategies and
10. Business Continuity Plans in the Accounting Standards Directorate.
11. Assisting in developing an online repository for accounting standards related learning materials and publications.
12. Assisting in research for publishing and publicizing prescribed Accounting Frameworks, Standards, & guidelines for all public sector entities.
13. Drafting monitoring and compile compliance reports
14. Identifying and make requisition of research materials to inform the development of accounting standards, guidelines, manuals and templates.
15. Offering logistical support during Financial Reporting Award (FiRe)

Job Specifications

The successful applicant must meet the following specifications:

1. Served in a Financial, Accounting, Banking or Audit Function in a reputable organization for a minimum period of seven (7) years;;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Finance, Accounting, orequivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
3. Be a holder of CPA (K)/ACCA, CIFA or equivalent;
4. Be a full member of ICPAK in good standing
5. Have good knowledge and understanding of International Accounting Standards;
6. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; from a recognizedinstitution.
7. Be of proven integrity, transparency and accountability
8. Proficiency in Computer applications.
9. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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REF: PSASB/06/2022

Terms of Engagement: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Supply Chain Management Officer, the Officer will be responsible for:

1. Providing input in the development of procurement and stores guidelines and manuals to streamline, standardize and ensure integrity of procurement and asset disposal processes;
2. Identifying and evaluate risks and implications of the departmental activities;
3. Providing input into the departmental work plans and compile budget estimates to informthe departmental planning process;
4. Implementing the policies, procedures, standards and manuals to the supply chain function to safeguard the integrity of the procurement processes of the Board;
5. Preparing and distribute procurement and asset disposal opportunities including invitation of tender, request for quotation and proposal, registration of suppliers and expression of interest;
6. Creating and link selected suppliers in the ERP portal for response of quotations.
7. Drafting clarifications to bidders, addendums and any amendments to tender documents;
8. Uploading the relevant information to the Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP);
9. Uploading the procurement plan in the ERP and facilitate payments in the ERP system;
10. Liaising with suppliers to ensure appropriate response in the ERP payment process;
11. Providing secretarial services to the respective procurement committees
12. Preparing local purchase orders (LPO) and local service orders (LSO);
13. Drafting contracts, supplier correspondence, award and regret letters;
14. Developing and upload tenders in the Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP) andthe Board’s website;
15. Coordinating with suppliers and service providers on resolving operational issues to maintain positive relations;
16. Updating periodically the list of registered suppliers for the Board;
17. Ensuring compliance with government circulars, and statutory requirements relating to public procurement and asset disposal matters;
18. Developing the periodic reports for submission to the relevant authority on matters relating to procurement and asset disposal;
19. Liaising with user departments to identify obsolete and unserviceable stores for disposal;
20. Undertaking periodic and annual stock taking for prudent inventory management;
21. Carrying out market surveys and research to inform continuous improvement initiatives for the supply chain management function; and
22. Developing and administer the supplier performance tools and analyse the performance of suppliers engaged by the Board

Job Specification

The successful applicant should meet the following specifications:

1. Served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer 1 in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years ;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Purchasing, Supply
3. Chain Management, Logistics, Business administration or any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
4. Diploma in Procurement or supplies Management, or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution.
5. Be a registered member in good standing of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing (CIPS);
6. Proficiency in computer applications; and Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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REF:PSASB/07/2022

Job summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the officer will be responsible for:

1. Coordinating schedules of meetings and appointments for the CEO
2. Maintaining the CEOs diary, calendar and schedule of appointment
3. Coordinating local and international travel for the CEO and the Board Members;
4. Organizing meetings and forums under the CEOs office;
5. Management of incoming and outgoing mails in the CEO’s office
6. Offering secretarial services in Management/Board meetings and follow up on actionpoints;
7. Ensuring the security of office records/classified materials, equipment and officemachines;
8. Managing Executive Office protocol.
9. Manage the secret registry

Job Specifications

The successful applicant must meet the following specifications:

1. Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Office Administrator or equivalent for a minimum period of Six (6) years;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies or Bachelor of Business and Office Management from a recognized institution; or Bachelor’s degree in social sciences plus Business
3. Education Single and Group Certificate (BES & GC) Stages I, II, III, Training in Secretarial Services, Business Communication from KNEC or any other recognized institution
4. Diploma in Secretarial studies, from the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent.
5. Certificate in Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
6. Good communication and interpersonal skills
7. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.