Job Description
SENIOR OFFICER, ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ASB 5 REF:PSASB/05/2022
Terms of Engagement : Permanent and Pensionable
a) Job Summary
Reporting to the Principal Accounting Standards the officer will be responsible for:
i) Assisting in the process of prescribing the minimum standards of maintenance of
proper books of accounts for all levels of Government.
ii) Assisting in the development of Accounting Standards guidelines by non-commercial
public sector entities.
iii) Supporting the development and review of templates and formats for financial
statements and reporting to enable non-commercial public entities in compliance with
prescribed standards.
iv) Assisting in monitoring of the implementation of the prescribed Frameworks,
Accounting Standards, and guidelines by non-commercial public entities and provide
recommendations.
v) Assisting in research and development activities related to accounting standards in the
organization.
vi) Supporting in the implementation and monitoring of a roadmap towards Accrual
accounting for non-commercial Public Sector entities
vii) Supporting in research and drafting of responses on standards developed by the
International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) to the Director.
viii) Supporting in development of learning materials and facilitate training and capacity
building of accounting standards in non-commercial public entities in compliance with
the set frameworks, standards, & guidelines.
ix) Assisting in the development and implementation of risk management Strategies and
Business Continuity Plans in the Accounting Standards Directorate.
x) Assisting in developing an online repository for accounting standards related learning
materials and publications.
xi) Assisting in research for publishing and publicizing prescribed Accounting Frameworks,
Standards, & guidelines for all public sector entities.
xii) Drafting monitoring and compile compliance reports
xiii) Identifying and make requisition of research materials to inform the development of
accounting standards, guidelines, manuals and templates.
xiv) Offering logistical support during Financial Reporting Award (FiRe)
b) Job Specifications
The successful applicant must meet the following specifications:
i) Served in a Financial, Accounting, Banking or Audit Function in a reputable organization
for a minimum period of seven (7) years;;
ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Finance, Accounting, or
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iii) Be a holder of CPA (K)/ACCA, CIFA or equivalent;
iv) Be a full member of ICPAK in good standing
v) Have good knowledge and understanding of International Accounting Standards;
vi) Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; from a recognized
institution.
vii) Be of proven integrity, transparency and accountability
viii) Proficiency in Computer applications.
ix) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution