Director, Finance

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

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)