Kiambu County Finance Officers 12 Jobs in Kenya – Massive

Job Description Kiambu County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions in the Finance and Economic Planning Department:-

Finance Officer

Be responsible for the Sub-County in so as far as financial matters are concerned;Be the Head of Treasury at the Sub-County level;Reporting to the Chief Officer – Finance & Economic Planning;Gathering, compiling and analyzing information on commitment and expenditure trends and initiating appropriate corrective action as may be required;Initial evaluation and scrutiny of expenditure proposals, compiling information required on budget estimates, budget monitoring, budget outputs and outcomes, preparing fiscal returns, fiscal reports and expenditure controls including expenditures on salaries and allowances;Preparing Sub-County budget for the recurrent and development votes;Processing of medium term expenditure framework and revised estimates budget;Taking initial action for the budgeting of donor financed projects, reviewing the financial implementation of such projects and monitoring commitments on expenditures;Preparing quarterly expenditure forecasts as a basis for discussions with the Treasury for release of funds;Initiating proposals, seeking funds for additional expenditure and reallocation of voted funds during the year;Monitoring expenditure and projects including programme implementation on a periodic basis and ensuring timely disbursement of funds;Be responsible for all revenue-generating functions and also developing and overseeing strategies for revenue generation processes in the Sub-County;Superintend over the collection and accounting for revenue collected;Ensuring proper accountability of the revenue received, banking, record maintenance, reconciliation and prompt report on collection of revenue;Exercise control over all revenue officers in the Sub-County;Be responsible for monitoring, proper assessment and prompt collection of all rates, rents, fees and levies; andMaintenance, storage, custody and issuance of documentation in the Sub-County.For appointment to this position a candidate must:Be in possession of at least Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Option), Business Management, Finance, Economics or Business Administration degree;Be registered with ICPAK or ACCA or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA);Served in the grade of Finance Officer 1 or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for at least three (3) years;A certificate in Public Financial Management from a recognized institution lasting not less than four (4) weeks;Attended a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; andDemonstrate professional competence in the field of Financial Management.How to Apply All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and any other supporting documents. The positions applied for should be indicated on the envelope and
submitted to: The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 2362-00900,
Kiambu
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in specific boxes provided for each designation on the ground floor at the Thika Sub County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.
Applicants should seek clearance fromCredit Reference BureauKenya Revenue AuthorityHigher Education Loans BoardEthics and Anti-Corruption CommissionCriminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct) and attach copies or evidence thereof to their applications.Applications should reach the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before 30th December, 2014.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce, at the interview, their original Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, Clearance documents and other relevant documents in support of their applicationsOfficers already serving in the county are encouraged to apply.Kiambu County is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.People from non-dominant ethnic communities are encouraged to apply.Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.