Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Principal Officer, Accounting Standard ASB 4
REF:PSASB/03/2022
Terms of engagement: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Summary
1. Reporting to the Manager Accounting Standards, the officer will be responsible for:
2. Participating in the Development and implementation of accounting standards and financial reporting strategies, policies and procedures.
3. Participating in setting and implementation of generally accepted accounting and financial standards by all non-commercial public sector entities.
4. Participating in the setting of generally accepted accounting and financial standards for non-commercial public sector entities.
5. Participating in the process of prescribing the minimum standards of maintenance of proper books of accounts for all levels of Government.
6. Participating in development and implementation of Accounting Standards guidelines by non-commercial public sector entities.
7. Assisting in the development and review of templates and formats for financial statements and reporting to enable non-commercial public entities in compliance with prescribed standards.
8. Providing input on gazettement and the effective dates of implementation of Accounting Standards, Frameworks & guidelines.
9. Facilitating implementation of the prescribed Frameworks, Accounting Standards, and guidelines by non-commercial public entities and provide recommendations.
10. Participating in research and development activities related to accounting standards in the organization.
11. Implementing and monitoring transition to Accrual accounting for non-commercial Public Sector entities
12. Drafting responses to Exposure drafts and make presentation on draft standards developed by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB).
13. Providing input in the development of learning materials and facilitate training and capacity building of accounting standards in non-commercial public entities in compliance with the set frameworks, standards, & guidelines.
14. Implement and monitor risk management Strategies and Business Continuity Plans in the Accounting Standards Directorate.
15. Assist in Co-ordination of public participation in the development of guidelines and manuals.
16. Develop an online repository for accounting standards learning materials and publications
17. Implement business plans, work plan and annual operating budgets of the Division.

Job Specifications
The successful applicant must meet the following specifications:
1. Served in a Financial, Accounting, Banking or Audit Function in a reputable organization for a minimum period of Nine (9) years three of which must have been in a senior position in a reputable organization
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
3. Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
4. Be a holder of CPA (K)/ACCA, CIFA or equivalent membership to a professional Body;
5. Be a full member of ICPAK in good standing
6. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; from a recognized institution.
7. Be of proven integrity, transparency and accountability
8. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
9. Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results
10. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48 12:00:00 AM Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the specified criteria, please email your C.V, copies of academic and professional certificates and any other supporting documents to the address to recruitment@psasb.go.ke . Kindly indicate the reference number on the subject of the email. Candidates must attach clearance/compliance certificates from CID, HELB, EACC, CRB & KRA in their applications which should be received not later than 28th February, 2022 at 5.00pm. All applications should be addressed to:
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD
CPA CENTRE, 8TH FLOOR
P O BOX 38831-00100 NAIROBI

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