Principal Fiscal Analyst at The Office of the Controller of Budget

Principal Fiscal Analyst : 1 Position

Job Title
Principal Fiscal Analyst
Grade COB 5
Corporation/Organization Office of the Controller of Budget
Directorate Budget Implementation, National Government
Department Budget Implementation
Location / Work Station Headquarters
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Chief Fiscal Analyst, National Government
Direct Reports Senior Fiscal Analyst, National Government
Indirect Reports Fiscal Analyst, National Government

Job Purpose
This position is responsible for advising management on effective methods of budget
implementation. Facilitates authorization of withdrawals from Pubic Funds and prepares statutory
and special reports on budget implementation.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
(i) Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies, frameworks, work plans,
legislation, guidelines, standards, proceduresand regulations on budget implementation
in the National Government.
(ii) Analysing and verifying requests for withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund,
Equalization Fund, and any other public fund by an Act of Parliament requires approval
of the CoB for withdrawal from that fund.
(iii) Preparing and verifying the quarterly budget implementation reports for the National
Government under Article 228 (6) of the Constitution for submission to CoB.
(iv) Developing and reviewing formats for requisitions and approvals of withdrawals of
funds.
(v) Ensuring the enforcement of budgetary ceilings by parliament on the national
government expenditure is in line with Section 5(d) of the CoB Act, 2016.
(vi) Preparing and verifying special reports on particular issues upon request by the President
or Parliament in accordance with Article 254 (2) of the Constitution.
(vii) Preparing and verifying special reports to Parliament on the stoppage of funds withheld
by the Cabinet Secretary in charge of finance or any other issue as may be requested by
an Accounting Officer.
(viii) Reviewing of Budget Review Outlook Papers and Debt Management Strategy Papers for
the National Government and making appropriate recommendations.
(ix) Review the draft and approved Budget Policy Statement and make appropriate
recommendations.
(x) Edit reports for publication on budget implementation by the national government and
any other matters that have come to the attention of the CoB.
(xi) Edit reports for publication on budget implementation by the national government.
(xii) Capacity building on public participation in budget implementation.
(xiii) Maintaining the department's Risk Management Register.
(xiv) Developing and implementing business continuity plans for the department.
(xv) Implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the department.
(xvi) Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes
ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
(xvii) Developing and implementing the department’s strategic plans, budgets and
performance contract and
(xviii) Mentoring and coaching staff in the department

Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
i)Review National Governments exchequer requests
ii)Preparation and implementation of the payments for all approvals
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for the assets assigned by the office of the Controller of Budget as per office’s asset
register
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
a) Financial
b) Technical
c) Advisory
d) Operational

Academic qualifications
i) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Finance,
Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option), Business Administration (Finance or
Accounting Option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting Option) or
equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
ii) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Finance,
Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised
institution.

Professional Qualifications /Membership to professional bodies
i) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or its equivalent; and
ii) Membership in good standing with a relevant professional body

Previous relevant work experience required.
Satisfactorily served for a cumulative period of nine (9) years of work experience, three (3) of which
should have been in the grade of Senior Fiscal Analyst or a comparable position.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
i) Certificate in report writing and editing lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized
institution;
ii) Certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
iii) Proficiency in computer applications;
iv) Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
v) Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. All applications must be emailed to the email address: recruitment@cob.go.ke No physical / paper applications will be accepted.
2. Applicants must attach the following documents:
i) Dully filled Application Form
ii) Academic and professional certificates
iii) Other relevant testimonials
iv) A scanned cover letter dully signed by the applicant

Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application.
Upon being successful and granted an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present clearances and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following;
1. Tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
2. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
3. Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB
4. Clearance Form from the Ethics and Anti -Corruption Commission (EACC)

The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12 th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616 -00100 Nairobi

The job advertisement will close on by 2nd December, 2025 at 5:pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.