Job Description
DIRECTOR, FINANCE - ONE (1) POSITION.VACANCY NO: NCG/CPSB/32
TERMS OF SERVICE: Permanent and Pensionable
SALARY SCALE: CPSB 03: Ksh. 121,430 x 6,070 – 127,500 x 6,370 – 133,870 x 6,570 –
140,440 x 6,770 – 147,210 x 6,960 – 154,170 x 7,160 – 161,330 x 7,810 – 169,140 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
Director, Finance will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction
in implementing financial policies, strategies, standards and programmes at the
County. Specifically duties and responsibilities will involve: convening sector
working groups and reviewing reports emanating from the sectors; coordinating
budget preparation at sector and sub sector levels; undertaking financial evaluation
of policy changes; coordinating preparation of technical briefs on overall
expenditure patterns; reviewing Departmental budget proposals in line with
adopted budget policy statement ceilings and recommend appropriate amendments;
monitoring financial and non-financial performance of the budget including
programmes/projects and recommending corrective measures; ensuring compliance
with the budget implementation policy guidelines; profiling risks associated with
budget process and design appropriate mitigation framework; undertaking
assessment of financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigating actions;
reviewing periodic financial and non- financial performance reports; coordinating
preparation of responses to financial queries; undertaking budget planning,
preparation, submission, execution and reporting; monitoring and evaluating
budgetary commitment; and overseeing release of funds and issuance of Authority to-Incur Expenditure to various spending points and ensuring that expenditures is
consistent with budget ceilings. In addition, the Director will also be responsible for:
organizing the preparation of the Departmental Performance Reviews and the sector
reports; interpreting quarterly and annual Departmental budget performance reports
and recommending appropriate intervention measures; monitoring servicing of
debts and taking appropriate measures; overseeing preparation of responses to
financial queries; facilitating research on emerging issues and best practices in
financial management; ensuring prudent utilization of resources; and building
capacity and managing performance of the Division.
Requirements for Appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Finance for a minimum period of
three (3) years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance or
Accounts option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management,
Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business
Administration, Economics, Finance or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
iv. Certificate in Public Financial Management from a recognized institution;
v. Membership to a relevant professional body;
vi. Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less
than six (6) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
vii. Certificate in computer application skills; and
viii. Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial ability as
reflected in work performance and results.