Fiscal Analysts at Office of the Controller of Budget
Republic of Kenya
Office of the Controller of Budget
The Office of the Controller of Budget is an independent Office established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Its core mandate is to oversee implementation of budgets of the National and County governments, approve withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund (Article 206), County Revenue Fund (Article 207), and, Equalisation Fund (Article 204); and report to the National Assembly and the Senate.
Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the Office seeks to recruit highly qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions.
Position: Fiscal Analysts
Ref: COB – FA/COB 7)
4 Posts
Reporting to the Chief Fiscal Analyst – National Government, the successful candidate will assist in undertaking analysis and scrutiny of the National Government Budget and preparation of periodic and special reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in monitoring monthly budget implementation by Ministries, Departments and Agencies
- Assist in verifying supporting documents for withdrawal requests from public funds
- Analyzing monthly expenditure returns and preparations of monthly budget summary reports for the sectors including expenditure trends
- Preparation of quarterly, annual, and special reports on budget implementation to the legislature and executive
- Conducting macro and micro budget analysis
- Any other relevant duties assigned by the Chief Fiscal Analyst – National Government
Requirements for the position:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Social Science or its equivalent from a recognized University
- Should be conversant with the constitution of Kenya
- At least 2 years relevant work experience
- Membership of a professional body for accountants recognized by law will be an added advantage.
Additional Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Integrity
- Team Player
- Excellent computer skills
Terms and Conditions of Service:
The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a
competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three (3)
years contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.
The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a
competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three (3)
Application Process
Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the job title and the job reference on both the envelope and the cover letter.
Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration, e-mail and reliable daytime telephone contacts, together with copies of your certificates, testimonials and national identity card.
You should also give the names of two referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100
Nairobi
The closing date is 12th April, 2014.
Only complete applications received by this deadline will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.
