County Chief Officer – Budget at County Government of Busia

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement budgetary policies, guidelines, and frameworks.
• Ensure budget processes comply with the PFMA, County Government Act, and relevant national regulations.
• Liaise with the National Treasury, Controller of Budget, and Office of the Auditor-General on budget issues.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual and supplementary budgets in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP).
• Consolidate budget estimates from all county departments and provide guidance to ensure alignment with county priorities.
• Oversee implementation of approved budgets and ensure expenditure is within set ceilings.
• Provide technical support in public participation forums on budget matters.
• Monitor departmental budget utilization and issue periodic budget performance reports.
• Provide technical guidance to departments on budget reallocation, virements, and expenditure control.
• Ensure that budgetary allocations are linked to available revenues and fiscal sustainability.
• Review and approve commitment and expenditure plans for county departments.
• Prepare quarterly and annual budget performance reports for submission to the County Assembly and other oversight bodies.
• Provide timely and accurate financial and budget information to management, the County Executive, and external stakeholders.
• Build capacity within county departments to strengthen budget preparation and execution

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen with National Identification card
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA (K), CPS (K), ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are desirable.
• Senior Management Certificate from Kenya School of Government
• Strategic Leadership Development Program certificate from Kenya School of Government
• Certify the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, public finance, budgeting, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.