Assistant Director Accounting Standards Job PSASB

REF: PSASB/4/2026 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ASB 4 – ONE (1) POSITION

Terms of Service             

Permanent and Pensionable

Job Purpose

To provide technical leadership in the development, dissemination and implementation of public sector accounting standards by coordinating formulation of reporting templates and guidelines, supporting capacity building and compliance, guiding responses to international exposure drafts, and ensuring consistent application of IFRS and IPSAS across all public sector entities.

Reports to: Deputy Director Accounting Standards

Job Specification

For appointment to this position, an applicant must have: –

• A cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal 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;
• 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.
• Certificate in leadership 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

Duties and Responsibilities         

• Coordinate formulation of accounting standards for public sector entities under the IPSAS and IFRS frameworks;
• Coordinate development of formats for financial statements and reporting to enable all state organs and public sector entities to comply with the prescribed standards;
• Coordinate preparation of responses to the consultation papers and exposure drafts issued by the international standard setting bodies.
• Coordinate capacity building programs and standards dissemination activities in the directorate.
• Coordinate preparation of guidelines on accounting standards and best practices
• Coordinate provision of technical assistance to public sector entities to comply with the set standards
• Supervise dissemination of standards, guidelines, and other materials;
• Coordinate publishing and publicizing prescribed Accounting Frameworks, Standards, & guidelines for all public sector entities.
• Prescribe the minimum standards of maintenance of proper books of accounts for National and County Government entities
• Coordinate the gazettement and the effective dates of implementation of IPSAS and IFRS Standards, Frameworks & guidelines.
• Coordinate public participation in the development of guidelines and manuals for Government entities reporting under IPSAS and IFRS Standards.
• Prepare responses on technical enquiries from Public Sector Entities on the implementation of IFRS and IPSAS.
• Review and monitor implementation of the Directorate budget and work-plans
• Coordinate preparation of Board papers.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the specified criteria should submit their job applications through jobs.psasb.go.ke

All applications should be received on or before Monday, 4^th May, 2026 at 5.00 pm.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• 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.