Public Sector Accounting Standards Board Director Accounting Standards Jobs in Kenya
Public Sector Accounting Standards Board Director Accounting Standards Jobs in Kenya;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.
Job Specification
For appointment to this position, an applicant must have:
A cumulative period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Deputy Director Accounting Standards and above or in an equivalent or comparable position.
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution.
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution.
Hold a professional qualification such as CPA (K), ACCA or any other relevant professional qualification.
Be a member of ICPAK in good standing or any other recognised professional body.
Certification in IFRS and/or IPSAS will be an added advantage.
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee setting and review of generally accepted accounting and financial standards for all Public Sector Entities.
Coordinate alignment of accounting and financial frameworks to the National policies.
Oversee the process of prescribing the minimum standards of maintenance of proper books of accounts for all levels of Government.
Oversee the process of developing templates and formats for financial statements and reporting by all State Organs in compliance with prescribed standards.
Advise the Board on gazettement and the
effective dates of implementation of Accounting Standards, Frameworks & Guidelines.
Support in fostering partnerships and collaborations with local and international stakeholders such as The National Treasury Kenya, ICPAK, International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board, International Accounting Standards Board and Pan African Federation of Accountants on development of International Public Sector Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.
Advise on best practices and emerging issues on development of National Policies relating to Accounting and Financial Reporting for all Public Sector Entities.
Oversee the provision of technical guidance on transitioning to accrual accounting by all Public Sector Entities and monitor its implementation.
Oversee the provision of responses to Exposure Drafts issued by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Oversee the development of learning materials and lead in training and capacity building of accounting standards in compliance with the set frameworks, standards and guidelines.
Spearhead public participation in the development of guidelines and manuals.
Oversee the development of an online repository of learning materials and publications for Accounting Standards.
Coordinate performance management in the Directorate.
Oversee supervision, mentorship and coaching of staff within the Directorate.
Provide leadership on the day‑to‑day operations.
How to Apply
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