Entry-level Positions – The National Treasury

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.

The National Treasury

ECONOMIC POLICY ANALYST II

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economics and Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Actuarial Science or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

(i) analyzing macroeconomic, revenue, exchequer and expenditure data for development and review of macroeconomic and fiscal policies;
(ii) evaluating applications for remission of taxes under fiscal incentive schemes;
(iii) updating databases for the users of the fiscal incentives schemes;
(iv) evaluating tax exemption requests;
(v) monitoring and forecasting revenue and expenditure;
(vi) monitoring implementation of macroeconomic reforms;
(vii) preparing monthly budget outturn;
(viii) maintaining and updating macroeconomic and fiscal database; and
(ix) monitoring the Government balance sheet of the Central Bank.

BUDGET/FINANCE OFFICER II

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in any   of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Finance Option), Finance, Economics or Business Management/Administration from a university recognized in Kenya.

Note:  a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K or Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the Finance/Budget Officers cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include: –

(i) compiling and formatting financial estimates
(ii) taking initial action on budget monitoring;
(iii) preparing reports and briefs on budgetary policy issues; and
(iv) initial processing of reallocations within the budget

Internal Auditor[1]

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in any   of the following disciplines: – Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya; and
OR
a Bachelors Degree from a university recognized in Kenya and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) II/Certified Public Accountants (CPA) II or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

(i) vouching sample transactions in audit investigation and verification;
(ii) participating in preparing engagement and work plans;
(iii) recording proceedings of entry and exit meetings;
(iv) collecting and analysing data and statistics; and
(v) preparing audit working papers