Senior Finance Officer at Machakos County Public Service Board Full Time

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare District Budgets for recurrent and development votes
• Create quarterly expenditure forecasts to discuss with the Treasury for funds release
• Propose funds for additional expenditure and reallocation of voted funds during the year
• Monitor expenditure and projects, including program implementation, and ensure timely disbursement of funds

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the grade of Finance Officer I or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service
• A certificate in Public Financial Management from a recognized institution lasting at least four (4) weeks
• Completion of a Senior Management course lasting at least four (4) weeks
• Demonstrated merit and ability in work performance and results

Personal Qualities:

• Strong organizational, managerial, and administrative skills
• Positive working attitude with the ability to take instructions and work with minimum supervision
• Creativity and innovativeness
• Professionalism and integrity
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent communication skills

Core Skills:

• Supervisory management
• Policy implementation
• Oral and written communication skills
• Target setting
• Administration skills
• Team leadership
• Problem-solving