Meru County Government
Office of the County Public Service Board
Vacancy: Chief Officer – County Treasury
Duties and responsibilities:
- General administration and coordination of the County Treasury Department.
- Development, implementation and review of policies, sector plans and budgets.
- Overseeing management of departmental resources.
- Preparation of budget estimate, annual work plans and programmes.
- Implementation and monitoring of the performance management system.
- Building capacity of departmental staff.
- Organizing and coordinating consultative forum with stake holders.
- Promotion of natural values and principles of good governance as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Governor, Deputy Governor and respective County Executive Members.
For appointment to this position, the person should:
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Be a holder of a first degree in relevant field from a University recognized in Kenya
- Be a holder of CPA(K) or ACCA qualifications.
- Must have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than (7) years in a senior management position in public service or private sector.
- Demonstrate understanding of devolved governance in Kenya and vision 2030.
- Be a strategic and result oriented individual.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
- Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Be computer literate.
- Be registered with ICPAK or any other relevant accounting professional body.
- Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.
- Be thorough in Financial reporting as per IPSAS.
NB: People living with disability are encouraged to apply and clearly indicate their type of disability.
Hand delivered applications should be delivered to the Governor’s Office – Meru County Government.
Posted applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
County Public Service Board
County Government of Meru
P.O Box 120 - 60200
Meru
So as to be received on or before Wednesday 24th December, 2014 at 12.00 noon.
NB. Applicants should seek clearance from:
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Criminal Investigation Department
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.