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Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing implementation of policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and procedures pertaining to accounting; advising the County on financial & accounting matters and financial reporting formats;
Interpreting financial regulations, procedures and Treasury Circulars for management review and implementation.
Overseeing cash management and exchequer operations both for expenditure and revenue in liaison with the Central Bank of Kenya and other commercial banks.
Custodian of all county bank accounts in line with PFM Regulations 2015.
Ensuring timely submission of statutory and management financial reports.
Preparation of quarterly and annual expenditure forecasts as a basis for decisions with treasury for release of funds.
Ensuring compliance with all the debt obligations by the County, guided by the County Fiscal Strategy Framework set out in the Public Finance Management Act.
Ensuring safe custody of County government assets, records and accountable documents.
Ensuring compliance by the County with all the tax obligations as per the Law.
Ensuring compliance with the law relating to management of revenue and other receipts as stipulated in the PFM (County Governments) Regulations, 2015.
Application of budgeted funds for operations and development.
Initiations of proposals seeking funds for additional and reallocation of voted funds during the year.
Implement policies and regulations on prudent use of finances.
Assist the management in responding to queries from the Parliament/County Assembly/Public Accounts Committee.
Offer financial management advice to County Executive and the County Assembly.
Liaising with national government on matters relating to financial reporting and standards.
Monitoring of expenditures and projects of the County Executive and County Assembly including program implementation on a periodic basis and ensuring that timely corrective action is taken.
Requirements for Appointment.
Must have served in the grade of Deputy Director Accounting Services Job Group ‘Q’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for minimum period of three (3) years.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent qualification from an approved institution
Must have a Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Must be a holder of CPA (K) or its equivalent.
Be a member of ICPAK and RAB and in good standing
Knowledge of IFMIS.
Possess a Senior Management Course Certificate from a reputable institution lasting not less than 4 weeks.
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution .