Nakuru Couty Jobs Principal Finance Officer

County Jobs Kenya 2013.  Principal Finance Officer

County Government Of Nakuru
County Assembly Service Board Vacancies

The Nakuru County Assembly Service Board is a Corporate body established by Section 12 of the County  Governments Act. The Board is, interalia, mandated by law to constitute offices in the Service of the Assembly.

Consequently, the Board invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyans to fill the following vacant positions. All positions are Permanent and Pensionable.

Principal Finance Officer (NKRUCASB 10) – ONE POSITION

The officer shall be responsible for the prudent, sound, and efficient financial management of the Assembly, and report directly to the Clerk of the Assembly.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities 
The job holder is responsible for:
(i) Preparation of Budgets for the Recurrent and Development Votes for the County Assembly;
(ii) Preparation of quarterly expenditure reports and forecasts as a basis for discussions with the County Controller of Budget for release of funds from the County Treasury Fund;
(iv) Initiation of proposals seeking funds for additional expenditure and reallocation of voted funds during the year;
(iv) Monitoring of expenditure and projects through vote controls, including program implementation on a periodic basis and ensuring that timely corrective action is taken.
(v) Any other duties as may be assigned by the clerk.

(b) Requirements for Appointment 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) A degree in Finance, Economics OR CPA (K) as an equivalent; Masters Degree is an added advantage;
(ii) Demonstrable professional competence in Finance Management in the public sector;
(iii) A thorough understanding of PFM Act 2012
(iv) A candidate must have satisfactorily served in a related position of Treasury Management for a minimum period of five (5) years.
(v) Registered with ICPAK;

Mandatory Requirement for all positions. Applicants to:
(i) Avail Certificates of clearance from Ethics & Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board and Criminal Investigation Department;
(ii) Meet requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
(iii) Avail detailed Curriculum Vitae;
(iv) Copies of academic and professional qualifications.

Applicants to indicate position(s) applied for on the application envelope/letter and have it mailed to:

The Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
P O Box 907-20100
NAKURU

OR 
Hand Delivered to:

The Clerk
County Assembly of Nakuru
County Assembly Building, Off Goerge Morara Avenue
NAKURU

NB: The Board is an equal opportunity employer.