Office of the Controller of Budget County Budget Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Office of the Controller of Budget County Budget Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for advising the Controller of Budget on effective methods of county budget implementation, facilitating authorization of withdrawals from the County Revenue Fund and other public funds. The holder is responsible for preparation of statutory and special reports on Budget Implementation.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:-

Providing technical support to the Parliamentary and County Assembly Committees on matters raised in the COB’s reports;

Verifying, preparing, and processing supporting documentation for withdrawals requests for approval by the Controller of Budget;

Preparing quarterly, annual and special reports on budget implementation for both the County Executive and County Assemblies.

Preparing budget implementation reports for the County

Promoting Prudent Utilization of Public Funds
Governments in accordance with Article 228 (6) of the Constitution;

Carrying out investigations and preparing reports emanating from County Governments on any matters that have come to the attention of the Controller of Budget in accordance with Article 252(1)(a);

Reviewing County Fiscal Strategy Paper and making recommendations;

Reviewing draft budget estimates and making recommendations;

Reviewing budget planning documents and making recommendations;

Maintaining and updating implementation of resolutions matrices derived from OCOB County government reports;

Implementing and reviewing strategies, frameworks, work plans,legislation, policies, guidelines, procedures, and regulations for the OCOB;

Analyzing data for the development, implementation, and review of policies, procedures, and regulations on budget implementation, national government;

Conducting regular training to key staff on budget implementation and exchequer processes as specified by OCOB;

Reconciling the Exchequer Control Ledgers to Appropriation Acts and preparing monthly reports on withdrawals from the County Revenue Fund.

Monitor and analyze revenue performance by the County Governments and prepare monthly reports;

Undertaking variance analysis on regular basis on the withdrawal from the County Revenue Fund and Approved Budget and Actual Expenditure and preparing reports and advising on mitigation measures;

Undertaking monthly reviews of the cash book and vote book reports of the County Government;

Preparing and updating programmes and project databases and conducting periodic monitoring of county programmes and projects and prepare projects implementation status reports;

Developing partnerships with key offices and stakeholders; and

Organizing public participation programs to disseminate information on budget implementation in the counties.

Promoting Prudent Utilization of Public Funds

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

Reviewing of County Government Exchequer Requests

Preparing and monitoring the execution of OCOB county office budget

Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for the assets assigned by the office of the Controller of Budget as per office’s asset register

Decision Making / Job Influence

Financial

Analytical

Operational

Working Conditions

Is exposed to minimum disagreeable conditions. The job holder has normal office facilities which include own office with desk and access to a telephone.

The role is predisposed to risk of prosecution arising from incomplete/inaccurate information published which may result in false or misleading reports and wrong decisions being made as well as arising from loss of funds due to approval process.

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

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent;

Must be a member of a recognized professional body e.g. Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing

Previous relevant work experience required.

Promoting Prudent Utilization of Public Funds

At least three (3) years’ experience in a relevant field

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/ Attributes:

Proficiency in computer applications

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

How to Apply

Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the job title on both the envelope and the cover letter.

Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration, home County, e-mail address and reliable daytime telephone contacts, together with copies of your certificates, testimonials and national identity card.

You should also provide the names of two referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.

Applications should be sent by post or hand delivered to our office addressed to:

Promoting Prudent Utilization of Public Funds
The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100 Nairobi

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