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Job Title

REF: PSASB/1/2026 DIRECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ASB 2 - ONE (1) POSITION

5 Year Contract Renewable Subject to Satisfactory Performance

Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership in the development, harmonisation and oversight of public sector accounting and financial reporting standards by steering the setting of national accounting frameworks, guiding compliance and capacity building, advising on emerging issues and policy reforms, and strengthening transparency, accountability and consistency in financial reporting across all public sector entities.

Reports To

Chief Executive Officer

Job Specifications

For appointment to this position, an applicant must have:

i) A cumulative period of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Deputy Director, Accounting Standards, or in an equivalent or comparable position;

ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;

iii) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;

iv) Hold a professional qualification such as CPA (K), ACCA, or any other relevant professional qualification;

v) Be a member of ICPAK in good standing or any other recognized professional body;

vi) Certification in IFRS and/or IPSAS;

vii) Certificate in a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

viii) Proficiency in computer applications; and

ix) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

i) Coordinating development and implementation of the audit committee charter, internal audit charter, strategies, plans, policies and procedures.

ii) Coordinating preparation of papers for presentation to the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee

iii) Assist in providing secretarial services to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee

iv) Coordinating internal audit, risk assurance activities and provide assurance on risk management, control and governance processes.

v) Coordinating implementation of quality assurance and improvement program for the internal audit.

vi) Implementing fraud investigation strategy, executing forensic audits and other special assignments.

vii) Developing and implementing coordination and reliance framework with other assurance providers to ensure optimal efficiency and audit coverage.

viii) Coordinating follow-ups on internal and external audit recommendations.

ix) Facilitating statutory audit process

x) Coordinating performance of audit engagements and review working papers to assess whether audit objectives have been achieved and findings are supported with audit evidence.

xi) Maintaining the Division’s Risk Register and implement risk management strategies.

xii) Complying with the International Professional Practice Framework, PFM Act, regulations and guidelines in relation to internal audit and audit committees.

xiii) Promoting confidentiality of audit files.

xiv) Reviewing draft audit programs.

xv) Reviewing draft audit reports and taking up queries and observations that need further interrogation and follow-up.

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Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from the following bodies:

Kenya Revenue Authority - (Valid Tax compliance certificate).
Directorate of Criminal Investigations - (Certificate of good conduct)
Higher Education Loans Board - (Compliance certificate, where applicable)
Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission - (Self-Declaration form)
Credit Reference Bureau - (Certificate of clearance or credit report)

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