02/03/2018
COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF KIAMBU
Job Advertisement for the Position of Director of Finance. Job Group (R)
The Director of Finance will be the Head of Finance and Account Department in the Assembly, and will report to the Clerk
of the Assembly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensuring sound financial and accounting procedures, principles and controls.
• Implementing financial reports, statements and accounting records
• Overseeing cash and Credit management and exchequer operations both for expenditure and revenue in liaison
with Central Bank of Kenya and other banks.
• Developing and implementing sound financial management policies, systems and procedures aimed at improving
financial reporting and accounting.
• Planning and coordinating timely preparation of annual work plans and budget estimates
• Providing strategic direction in the Finance and Planning functions of the Assembly.
• Working closely with the Management team and advising on financial implications of the proposed actions.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing appropriate Financial Policy Framework to guide decision making.
• Following up with Officers in the Department on noncompliance with standards, circulars, financial regulations and
procedures, letters and policies.
• Ensuring that Financial Strategy is linked with the overall strategy of the County Assembly.
• Monitoring effective implementation of the Financial and Accounting strategy.
• Overseeing Resource Mobilization for the Assembly
• Ensuring adherence to contractual agreements
• Ensure safe custody of Assembly assets and records under him/her and supervision, training and development of
Finance and account staff in the Assembly.
Minimum Qualifications:
For appointment to this Position, an officer must have:-
• Served in a similar position or Deputy Director in Government Institution or Public Service, for a minimum period of
ten (10) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas: Commerce (Finance/ Accounting option) or Economics,
qualifications from a recognized university.
• Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Accounts, Finance or Commerce will be an added
advantage.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K Finalist or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Finalist. Or Certified Investment
and Financial Analyst Finalist (CIFA) and Must be a Member of ICPAK or any relevant professional body.
• Demonstrated professional Managerial capabilities and initiatives in the general organization and management of
a public/Government sector.
• Proficiency in application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Have good understanding of the Public/ Government Service Financial and Accounting operations.
• Attended strategic leadership Development Programme course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized
institution.
• Thorough Knowledge of IFMIS System.
• Must be fluent in English both written and spoken
Key Competencies:
• Strategic Planning
• Good interpersonal relations with proven communication
skills
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills
• Strong leadership and management skill
• Corporate Governance Skills
How to Apply
Interested Candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications enclosing copies of updated
Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates.
Additionally, they should provide names of three (3) referees one of whom must be an immediate or past supervisor.
All applicants MUST comply with the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
Candidates shortlisted for interview must further submit the following:
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
• Clearance letter from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• A copy of national identity card.
NB: Candidates with Degrees from Universities outside Kenya must submit a Certificate of Equation and Recognition
from the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Applications must clearly, indicate the Reference (REF) of the vacancy (on the envelope and letter), the position applied
for on the top left side of the envelope and should be Hand-delivered. The deadline for submission of application will be
16th March 2018 Not later than 5PM to:-
THE CLERK/SECRETARY
COUNTY ASSEMBLY (SERVICE BOARD) OF KIAMBU
P.O. Box 1492 – 00900,
KIAMBU, KENYA.