Director Budget

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

Method of Application
All applicants should submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees. academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport and any other supporting documents.

Applications should be addressed to:

Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
County Government of Kiambu
P O Box 2362 – 00900
KIAMBU

NOTE:

ALL applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marking on top of the envelope the position applied for, and dropped in the specific box provided at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.
Applications should reach the Board on or before Friday 24th January, 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity card, academic and professional certificates and submit clearance from the following institutions:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)