Job Description
Finance Jobs. Office of the Controller of Budget Jobs
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for performance analysis for National Government budgets, review of withdrawal requests from Public Funds and preparation of statutory and special reports.
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Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
- Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies, frameworks, work plans, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and regulations on budget implementation in the National Government.
- Analysing and verifying requests for withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund, Equalization Fund, and any other public fund by an Act of Parliament requires approval of the CoB for withdrawal from that fund.
- Preparing and verifying the quarterly budget implementation reports for the National Government under Article 228 (6) of the Constitution for submission to CoB.
- Developing and reviewing formats for requisitions and approvals of withdrawals of funds.
- Ensuring the enforcement of budgetary ceilings by parliament on the national government expenditure is in line with Section 5(d) of the CoB Act, 2016.
- Preparing and verifying special reports on particular issues upon request by the President or Parliament in accordance with Article 254 (2) of the Constitution.
- Preparing and verifying special reports to Parliament on the stoppage of funds withheld by the Cabinet Secretary in charge of finance or any other issue as may be requested by an Accounting Officer.
- Reviewing of Budget Review Outlook Papers and Debt Management Strategy Papers for the National Government and making appropriate recommendations.
- Review the draft and approved Budget Policy Statement and make appropriate recommendations.
- Edit reports for publication on budget implementation by the national government and any other matters that have come to the attention of the CoB.
- Edit reports for publication on budget implementation by the national government.
- Capacity building on public participation in budget implementation.
- Maintaining the department’s Risk Management Register.
- Developing and implementing business continuity plans for the department.
- Implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the department.
- Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
- Developing and implementing the department’s strategic plans, budgets and performance contract.
- Mentoring and coaching staff in the department.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Finance, Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option), Business Administration (Finance or Accounting Option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies
- CPA (K), ACCA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification.
- Membership in good standing with a relevant professional body
Previous Relevant Work Experience Required
- Satisfactorily served for a cumulative period of six (6) years of work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Fiscal Analyst or a comparable position.
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How to Apply
All applications must be emailed to the email address: recruitment@cob.go.ke. No physical / paper applications will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents:
- Dully filled Application Form
- Academic and professional certificates
- Other relevant testimonials
- A scanned cover letter dully signed by the applicant
Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application.
Upon being successful and granted an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present clearances and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following;
- Tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
- Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB
- Clearance Form from the Ethics and Anti -Corruption Commission (EACC)
The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616 -00100 Nairobi
The job advertisement will close on by 2nd December, 2025 at 5:pm.
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