Senior Accounting Standards Officer Job in Kenya

Senior Accounting Standards Officer

ASB 5 REF:PSASB/5/2023

Job Purpose

The position is
responsible for supporting the implementation of the regulatory role of
PSASB in prescribing the financial reporting standards, facilitating,
and monitoring their application by all Government Commercial entities in
line with Section 194 of the PFM Act (2012) and its Regulations.

Duties and
Responsibilities 

• Assist in formulating accounting standards for public sector
  entities under the IPSAS and IFRS frameworks;


• Develop formats for financial statements and reporting to
  enable all state organs and public sector entities to comply with the
  prescribed standards;


• Participate in research towards standard setting activities
  in the directorate.


• Prepare responses to the consultation papers and exposure
  drafts issued by the international standard setting bodies.


• Prepare and assist in reviewing draft reports, letters,
  circulars and other communication materials to the public sector entities


• Prepare and review training materials for the dissemination
  of accounting standards in the public sector


• Supervise the planning for capacity building programs and
  standards dissemination activities in the directorate.


• Participate in capacity building of public sector entities on
  standards, templates, guidelines and accounting best practices.


• Participate in developing a roadmap(s) to transition to
  accrual accounting for public sector entities.


• Prepare guidelines on accounting standards and best practices


• Participate in providing technical assistance to public
  sector entities to comply with the set standards


• Ensure dissemination of standards, guidelines, and other
  materials


• Supervise the maintenance and update of a database for all
  public sector entities from time to time.


• Implementation of risk management Strategies and Business
  Continuity Plans in the Accounting Standards Directorate. 


• Assist in publishing and publicizing prescribed Accounting
  Frameworks, Standards, & guidelines for all public sector entities.


• Supervise, mentor and coach departmental staff.

Academic Qualification 

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:-
  Finance, Accounting, Accounting, or equivalent qualifications from a
  recognized institution;

Professional
Qualification 

• Be a holder of CPA (K)/ACCA, CIFA or equivalent.


• Be a full member of ICPAK in good standing.

Other requirements 

• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
  from a recognized institution 


• Have good knowledge and understanding of International
  Accounting Standards;


• Good communication and interpersonal skills; and


• Proficiency in Computer applications.

Relevant work Experience 

• Six (6) years cumulative work experience in Auditing, Finance
  or Accounting 


• Function in a reputable organization.

Deadline: 28th August,
2023 at 5.00pm.

How To Apply

If you can clearly
demonstrate your ability to meet the specified criteria, email your C.V, copies
of academic and professional certificates and any other supporting documents to
the address recruitment@psasb.go.ke. 

Kindly indicate the
reference number on the subject of the email. Shortlisted candidates will be
required to submit clearance/compliance certificates from CID. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.

The PSASB is an equal
opportunity employer. Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic
disqualification. PSASB does not charge to process any application. Women,
Youth and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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