Job Description
Senior Finance Officer (MCPSB/03/2023/080) - JG - M
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
i.) Preparing District Budgets for the recurrent and development votes
ii.) Preparing quarterly expenditure forecasts as a basis for discussions with the
Treasury for release of funds
iii.) Initiating proposals seeking funds for additional expenditure and reallocation
of voted funds during the year
iv.) Monitoring expenditure and projects including programme implementation
on a periodic basis and ensuring timely disbursement of funds
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
i.) served in the grade of Finance Officer I or comparable and
relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
ii.) a certificate in Public Financial Management from a recognised
institution lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
iii.) attended a Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
iv.) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the
following qualities:-
• Organisational, managerial and administrative skills.
• Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Creativity and innovativeness.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Interpersonal skills including being a team player.
• Good communication skills.
Core Skills
• Supervisory management
• Policy implementation
• Oral/Written Communication skills
• Target setting
• Administration skills
• Team leadership
• Problem solving