Meru County Director Finance and Accounting Services

Meru County Director Finance and Accounting Services
March 16, 2015 Job Description
County Government of Meru
County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Meru
The County Assembly Service Board of the County Assembly of Meru invites applications from suitably qualified Kenya Citizens to fill the following vacant position:
Director Finance and Accounting Services
Salary Scale 11
Job Group R
Duties and Responsibilities
Finance control of the whole institution of the County Assembly
Accounting for the money allocated to the County Assembly
Formulation, interpretation and application of Accounting and finance policy, procedures, rules and regulations
Authorization of all expenditure for the County Assembly Service Board
Development, implementation and evaluation of the relevant division strategic plans, programs and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders
Evaluation of financial implication of major policy changes
Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets
Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures
Linking with treasury in areas of procurement guidelines, accounting matters and financial regulations as stipulated in the law
Providing financial information for decision making
Formulation of Accounting policies, procedures, regulations and standards for operation and control
Application of budgeted funds for operation and development
Overall preparation of County Assembly Service budget
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan Citizen
Holder of a first degree in B.Com (Finance or Accounting) or its equivalent with minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Must have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than (7) years in a senior management position in public service or private sector
Be a holder of CPA (K) or ACCA qualifications
Be registered with ICPAK or any relevant accounting professional body
A master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
IFMIS knowledge will be an added advantage
Demonstrate high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results
Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation
Be a strategic thinker and result oriented
Be computer literate
Have capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County development objectives and vision 2030
Good writing and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal and human resource management skills
Ability to multi-task, motivate and lead others
Satisfy the requirement of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity.
NB: People living with disability are encouraged to apply and clearly indicate their type of disability
How to Apply
If you believe you qualify for the position, please send your C.V including detailed work experience and education qualifications, a cover letter stating why your skills and qualifications are suitable for this position and give at least 3 professional references with competent contact information to the address below:
The Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Meru
P.O. Box 3-60200,
Meru
Online applications may be submitted as MS word of PDF attachment via email assembly@meru.go.ke to be received not later than 10th April 2015.
Remuneration will be commensurate with those published by the Salaries and remuneration Commission.