Duties and responsibilities

• Preparation of budget and ensuring units’ adherence to the budget ceilings;
• Control of budgetary commitments;
• Financial evaluation and processing of major policy changes (i.e change will have substantial financial implications) within the programs/projects;
• Monitoring and review of program implementation and taking corrective measures;
• Coordinating budget preparation process;
• Developing improved budgetary practices and systems within the county public service;
• Monitoring and reviewing of financial and physical implementation of projects and programs and initiating corrective measures;
• Initiating policy changes about the overall expenditure patterns;
• Undertaking risk analysis in budget management;
• Undertaking risk management for flagship projects /programs;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for appointment

For appointment in this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Commerce, (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Administration/Business Management (Accounting or Finance Option), Finance, Accounting, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Management, Economics,
• Finance or any other related qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) in good standing;
• Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, and objectives and the ability to relate them to the budgeting function