Director Accounting Standards

About

The Director Accounting Standards will provide strategic leadership in developing, harmonising and overseeing public-sector accounting and financial reporting standards. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and requires at least 15 years of relevant experience, including three years at Deputy Director Accounting Standards level or equivalent, plus the stated academic and professional credentials. Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable Terms of service: 5 Year Contract Renewable Subject to Satisfactory Performance Number of posts: One (1) position Reference: PSASB/10/2026 Duty station: Not stated Duty station: Reports to Chief Executive Officer

How to apply

Apply online through the PSASB Recruitment Portal. Before applying, ensure that you have filled out your educational qualifications, professional qualifications, work history and experience, as well as your membership in professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee setting and review of generally accepted accounting and financial standards for all Public Sector Entities.
• Coordinate alignment of accounting and financial frameworks to the National policies.
• Oversee the process of prescribing the minimum standards of maintenance of proper books of accounts for all levels of Government.
• Oversee the process of developing templates and formats for financial statements and reporting by all State Organs in compliance with prescribed standards.
• Advise the Board on gazettement and the effective dates of implementation of Accounting Standards, Frameworks & Guidelines.
• Support in fostering partnerships and collaborations with local and international stakeholders such as The National Treasury Kenya, ICPAK, International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board International Accounting Standards Board and Pan African Federation of Accountants on development of Inter
• Advice on best practices and emerging issues on development of National Policies relating to Accounting and Financial Reporting for all Public Sector Entities.
• Oversee the provision of technical guidance on transitioning to accrual accounting by all Public Sector Entities and monitor its implementation.
• Oversee the provision of responses to Exposure drafts issued by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
• Oversee the development of learning materials and lead in training and capacity building of accounting standards in compliance with the set frameworks, standards, & guidelines.
• Spearhead public participation in the development of guidelines and manuals.
• Oversee the development of an online repository of learning materials and publications for Accounting Standards.
• Coordinate performance management in the Directorate.
• Oversee supervision, mentorship, and coaching of staff within the Directorate.
• Provide leadership on the day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• A cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Deputy Director Accounting Standards and above 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.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or its equivalent 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 is an added advantage.
• Certificate in leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.