Principal Accounting Standards Officer Job PSASB

• A cumulative period of nine (9) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which in the grade of Senior Accounting Standards Officer 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;
• Hold a professional qualification such as CPA (K) or ACCA or any other relevant professional qualifications;
• Be a member of ICPAK in good standing or any other recognised professional body.
• Certification in IFRS and/or IPSAS.
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

• Formulate accounting standards for public sector entities under the IPSAS and IFRS frameworks;
• Develop formats for financial statements and reporting to enable all state organs and public sector entities to comply with the prescribed standards;
• Conduct research towards standard setting activities in the Directorate;
• Prepare responses to the consultation papers and exposure drafts issued by the international standard setting bodies;
• Review draft reports, letters, circulars and other communication materials to the public sector entities;
• Review training materials for the dissemination of accounting standards in the public sector;
• Plan capacity building programs and standards dissemination activities in the directorate;
• Participate in capacity building of public sector entities on standards, templates, guidelines and accounting best practices;
• Participate in implementation of accrual accounting for public sector entities;
• Prepare guidelines on accounting standards and best practices;
• Provide technical assistance to public sector entities to comply with the set standards;
• Supervise dissemination of standards, guidelines, and other materials;
• Maintain and update database for all public sector entities from time to time.
• Implement risk management strategies and business continuity plans in the Accounting Standards Directorate;
• Participate in publishing and publicizing prescribed Accounting Frameworks, Standards, & guidelines for all public sector entities;
• Participate in the process of prescribing the minimum standards of maintenance of proper books of accounts for National and County Government entities;
• Provide input on gazettement and the effective dates of implementation of IPSAS and IFRS Standards, Frameworks & guidelines;
• Develop learning materials for use in capacity building programs for public sector entities;
• Participate in public participation in the development of guidelines and manuals for Government entities reporting under IPSAS and IFRS Standards;
• Assist in preparation responses on technical enquiries from Public Sector Entities on the implementation of IFRS and IPSAS;
• Assist in preparation directorate's reports and board papers
• Mentor and coach staff within the section;

• PSASB is an equal opportunity employer and DOES NOT charge any fee at any stage in the recruitment process.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates and documents.
• Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity by submitting clearance certificates from the relevant institutions.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic DISQUALIFICATION.

Corporate Staffing