County Chief Officer – Budget
2025-11-05T12:58:40+00:00
County Government Of Busia
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Accounting & Finance
2025-11-14T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement budgetary policies, guidelines, and frameworks.
- Ensure budget processes comply with the PFMA, County Government Act, and relevant national regulations.
- Liaise with the National Treasury, Controller of Budget, and Office of the Auditor-General on budget issues.
- Coordinate the preparation of annual and supplementary budgets in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP).
- Consolidate budget estimates from all county departments and provide guidance to ensure alignment with county priorities.
- Oversee implementation of approved budgets and ensure expenditure is within set ceilings.
- Provide technical support in public participation forums on budget matters.
- Monitor departmental budget utilization and issue periodic budget performance reports.
- Provide technical guidance to departments on budget reallocation, virements, and expenditure control.
- Ensure that budgetary allocations are linked to available revenues and fiscal sustainability.
- Review and approve commitment and expenditure plans for county departments.
- Prepare quarterly and annual budget performance reports for submission to the County Assembly and other oversight bodies.
- Provide timely and accurate financial and budget information to management, the County Executive, and external stakeholders.
- Build capacity within county departments to strengthen budget preparation and execution
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen with National Identification card
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Professional qualifications such as CPA (K), CPS (K), ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are desirable.
- Senior Management Certificate from Kenya School of Government
- Strategic Leadership Development Program certificate from Kenya School of Government
- Certify the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, public finance, budgeting, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
Develop and implement budgetary policies, guidelines, and frameworks. Ensure budget processes comply with the PFMA, County Government Act, and relevant national regulations. Liaise with the National Treasury, Controller of Budget, and Office of the Auditor-General on budget issues. Coordinate the preparation of annual and supplementary budgets in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP). Consolidate budget estimates from all county departments and provide guidance to ensure alignment with county priorities. Oversee implementation of approved budgets and ensure expenditure is within set ceilings. Provide technical support in public participation forums on budget matters. Monitor departmental budget utilization and issue periodic budget performance reports. Provide technical guidance to departments on budget reallocation, virements, and expenditure control. Ensure that budgetary allocations are linked to available revenues and fiscal sustainability. Review and approve commitment and expenditure plans for county departments. Prepare quarterly and annual budget performance reports for submission to the County Assembly and other oversight bodies. Provide timely and accurate financial and budget information to management, the County Executive, and external stakeholders. Build capacity within county departments to strengthen budget preparation and execution
Be a Kenyan citizen with National Identification card Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field from a recognized institution. Master’s degree in a relevant field. Professional qualifications such as CPA (K), CPS (K), ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are desirable. Senior Management Certificate from Kenya School of Government Strategic Leadership Development Program certificate from Kenya School of Government Certify the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity. At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, public finance, budgeting, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
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Vacancy title:
County Chief Officer – Budget
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
County Government Of Busia
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 14 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement budgetary policies, guidelines, and frameworks.
- Ensure budget processes comply with the PFMA, County Government Act, and relevant national regulations.
- Liaise with the National Treasury, Controller of Budget, and Office of the Auditor-General on budget issues.
- Coordinate the preparation of annual and supplementary budgets in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP).
- Consolidate budget estimates from all county departments and provide guidance to ensure alignment with county priorities.
- Oversee implementation of approved budgets and ensure expenditure is within set ceilings.
- Provide technical support in public participation forums on budget matters.
- Monitor departmental budget utilization and issue periodic budget performance reports.
- Provide technical guidance to departments on budget reallocation, virements, and expenditure control.
- Ensure that budgetary allocations are linked to available revenues and fiscal sustainability.
- Review and approve commitment and expenditure plans for county departments.
- Prepare quarterly and annual budget performance reports for submission to the County Assembly and other oversight bodies.
- Provide timely and accurate financial and budget information to management, the County Executive, and external stakeholders.
- Build capacity within county departments to strengthen budget preparation and execution
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen with National Identification card
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Professional qualifications such as CPA (K), CPS (K), ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are desirable.
- Senior Management Certificate from Kenya School of Government
- Strategic Leadership Development Program certificate from Kenya School of Government
- Certify the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, public finance, budgeting, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
- KRA Tax compliance certificate
- Clearance from HELB
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- CRB clearance certificate
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before 14th NOVEMBER 2025 at 5.00 p.m.
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
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