Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director Accounting Standards provides strategic leadership in the development, harmonization, and oversight of public sector accounting and financial reporting standards. The role involves steering the setting of national accounting frameworks, guiding compliance and capacity building, advising on emerging issues and policy reforms, and strengthening transparency, accountability, and consistency in financial reporting across all public sector entities.
Terms of Service
5 Year Contract, Renewable Subject to Satisfactory Performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Standards Setting: Oversee setting and review of generally accepted accounting and financial standards for all Public Sector Entities.
National Policy Alignment: Coordinate alignment of accounting and financial frameworks to the National policies.
Accounting Oversight: Oversee the process of prescribing the minimum standards of maintenance of proper books of accounts for all levels of Government.
Financial Reporting: Oversee the process of developing templates and formats for financial statements and reporting by all State Organs in compliance with prescribed standards.
Advisory: Advise the Board on gazettement and the effective dates of implementation of Accounting Standards, Frameworks & Guidelines.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Support in fostering partnerships and collaborations with local and international stakeholders such as The National Treasury Kenya, ICPAK, IPSASB, IASB, and PAFA on development of international standards.
Policy Guidance: Advice on best practices and emerging issues on development of National Policies relating to Accounting and Financial Reporting for all Public Sector Entities.
Accrual Accounting Transition: Oversee the provision of technical guidance on transitioning to accrual accounting by all Public Sector Entities and monitor its implementation.
Technical Response: Oversee the provision of responses to Exposure drafts issued by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Capacity Building: Oversee the development of learning materials and lead in training and capacity building of accounting standards in compliance with the set frameworks.
Public Participation: Spearhead public participation in the development of guidelines and manuals.
Online Repository: Oversee the development of an online repository of learning materials and publications for Accounting Standards.
Directorate Management: Coordinate performance management, supervision, mentorship, and coaching of staff within the Directorate while providing leadership on day-to-day operations.
Job Specification
For appointment to this position, an applicant must have:
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 Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualifications from a recognised and accredited institution.
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or its equivalent from a recognised and accredited institution.
Professional qualification such as CPA (K) or ACCA or any other relevant professional qualifications.
Membership of ICPAK in good standing or any other recognised professional body.
Certification in IFRS and/or IPSAS.
Certificate in leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
Proficiency in Computer applications.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the PSASB job portal at jobs.psasb.go.ke on or before Monday, 4th May, 2026.
How to Apply
All applications should be received on or before Monday, 4th May, 2026. Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB) portal at jobs.psasb.go.ke.
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