Job Description
Senior Fiscal Analyst, County Government
Job Title Senior Fiscal Analyst, County Government
Grade COB 6
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Corporation/Organization Office of the Controller of Budget
Directorate Budget Implementation- County Governments
Department Budget Implementation- County Governments
Location / Work Station Headquarters
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Principal Fiscal Analyst - County Government
Direct Reports Fiscal Analyst
Indirect Reports N/A
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for performance analysis for County Government
Budgets, review of withdrawal requests from Public Funds and preparation of
statutory and special reports.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
(i) Implementing policies, strategies, frameworks, work plans,
legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and regulations for the
OCOB;
(ii) Compiling and analysing requests for withdrawals from the County
Revenue Fund and any other public fund that by an Act of Parliament
requires approval of the COB for withdrawal from that fund;
(iii) Coordinating the preparation of budget implementation and
monitoring reports for County Governments and make
recommendations to the COB on measures to improve budget
implementation in accordance with Article 228 of the Constitution;
(iv) Implementing the formats for requisitions and approvals of
withdrawals of funds;
(v) Enforcing budgetary ceilings by Parliament on County Governments’
expenditure;
(vi) Providing technical advice on the preparation of special reports on
particular issues upon request by the President, Parliament or County
Assembly under Article 254 (2) of the Constitution;
(vii) Providing technical advice on preparation of special reports to
Parliament and County Assembly on funds withheld by the Cabinet
Secretary in charge of finance;
(viii) Reviewing and making recommendations for every County Fiscal
Strategy Paper, County Budget Review Outlook Paper and County
Debt Management Strategy Paper;
(ix) Ensuring that the County Fiscal Strategy Paper, County Budget
Review Outlook Paper and County Debt Management Strategy Paper
are aligned with the Budget Policy Statement and the County
Integrated Development Plan.
(x) Preparing quarterly budget implementation reports for the County
Governments under Article 228 (6) of the Constitution;
(xi) Preparing special reports on particular issues as may be requested by
an Accounting Officer at the County level;
(xii) Ensuring proper internal monitoring and control systems and
procedures at the County;
(xiii) Publicising the reports which are submitted to the County Assemblies;
(xiv) Investigating and publicising reports emanating from County
Governments on any matters that have come to the attention of the
COB under Article 252(1)(a);
(xv) Attending County Assembly sessions and following up on the
implementation of the recommendations raised in the reports;
(xvi) Ensuring accounting officers from public entities comply and
implement the recommendations of the COB reports;
(xvii) Maintaining a Risk Management Register and advise on mitigating
measures for addressing risks in the Counties;
(xviii) Capacity building on public participation in budget implementation
in the Counties;
(xix) Ensuring business continuity plans are developed and operational in
the Counties;
(xx) Implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the Counties;
(xxi) Facilitating stakeholder engagement and foster a corporate culture
that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship; and
(xxii) Implementing the OCOB’s strategic plans, budgets and performance
contract.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
Review County Governments exchequer requests.
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for the assets assigned by the office of the Controller of Budget as
per office’s asset register.
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
a) Analytical
b) Operational
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Finance,
Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
i) CPA (K), ACCA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification.
ii) Membership in good standing with a relevant professional body
Previous relevant work experience required.
Served as Fiscal Analyst for a minimum of four (4) years or at least eight (8)
years’ experience in a relevant field.
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
i. Certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from
a recognised institution;
ii. Proficiency in computer applications;
iii. Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
iv. Demonstrated professional competence and ability reflected in work
performance and results.