Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Chief Officer Finance
Position: – 1
Terms of Service: – 5 Years Contract
Remuneration: As determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Job Summary
The Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in the Department of Finance and shall be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Administration of a County Department;
• Implementation of County Executive Committee resolutions as guided by the Executive Committee Member;
• Formulation and implementation of programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals;
• Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
• Implementation of policies and regulations;
• Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery;
• Coordinating fiscal responsibility;
• Managing revenue collection;
• Advising the county government on all county public financial accounting and management;
• Coordinating supply chain services in the county through provision of administrative guidelines;
• Overseeing the implementation of approved accounting standards, policies and concepts to ensure compliance;
• Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of Good Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of the Department’s financial and non-financial resources including management, control and reporting on financial information, material resources, and facilities;
• Building human resource capacity by developing and implementing Human Resource Plans for the Department;
• Efficient and effective service delivery to the public;
• Promoting the realization of the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP), and;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or any other related field from a recognized university in Kenya;
• Be a member of ICPAK, 0r ACCA or its equivalent and be in good standing
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have a vast knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in a relevant field, 5 years of which MUST be in leadership or senior management position in public or private sector;
• Have a proven experience in managing resources in a high performing organization;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of County development objectives and vision 2030;
• Be result oriented and a strategic thinker;
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of governance and public service as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Be computer literate and have a working knowledge of IFMIS, and;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants should submit an application letter together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents. All applications should be made either electronically through the County website: http://www.homabay.go.ke/career , or physically delivered to the Office of The Governor, indicating the position applied for on top of the envelope addressed to:
The Selection panel
Executive Office of the Governor,
Homa Bay County Government,
P.O Box 469-40300, Homa Bay
Homa Bay County is an equal opportunity employer and women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before Monday 11th November 2022 at 5:00 P.M.

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