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Name: Public Sector Finance Training | Kenya
Price: 1200 KES
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Public Sector Finance Training | Kenya

Category: Accounting and Finance Training

Overview

The Expedition

Public Sector Finance Training equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage public resources effectively. The course covers government accounting, budgeting, expenditure control, financial reporting and performance-based budgeting, aligned with development goals and regulatory frameworks. Participants engage with real-world public sector scenarios and case studies to strengthen strategic decision-making and operational effectiveness. Delivered online or in person, this program prepares finance professionals to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in public financial management.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Public Sector Finance Training course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles and frameworks of public sector finance and budgeting
Apply government accounting standards and financial reporting techniques
Analyze and prepare budget frameworks and monitor public expenditure
Align budgeting practices with national development priorities and performance targets
Strengthen internal control and audit mechanisms in the public sector
Promote transparency and fiscal discipline through sound financial practices

Target Audience

Public sector finance officers and accountants
Budget officers and planners in government ministries and agencies
Internal auditors and compliance officers
Project finance managers in donor-funded programs
Officers from supreme audit institutions and treasury departments
Professionals working in parastatals, municipalities, and public enterprise

Training Duration

Classroom: 5 Days

Online: 7 Days

Training Modules

1: Introduction to Public Sector Financial Management

Objectives and principles of public finance
Role of budgeting and accounting in public service delivery
Overview of public finance laws and regulatory frameworks
Budget cycle and fiscal calendar in government
Fiscal decentralization and intergovernmental transfers

2: Government Budgeting Frameworks and Techniques

Types of budgets: line-item, program-based, and performance-based
Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)
Participatory budgeting and stakeholder engagement
Revenue forecasting and expenditure planning
Budget formulation, approval, execution, and adjustment processes

3: Public Sector Accounting Principles and Standards

Cash vs. accrual basis of accounting
Introduction to IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards)
Chart of accounts and classification of expenditures
Recording of public revenues and expenditures
Fund accounting and accounting for grants and donations

4: Financial Reporting and Audit in the Public Sector

Types of public financial reports and disclosures
Preparing annual financial statements
Compliance with national and international reporting standards
Internal control systems and the role of internal audit
External audit processes and dealing with audit findings

5: Budget Execution and Expenditure Control

Budget release mechanisms and warranting systems
Commitment control and cash flow management
Procurement processes and financial accountability
Managing supplementary budgets and virements
Preventing misappropriation and wasteful spending

6: Performance Monitoring and Results-Based Budgeting

Linking budgeting with service delivery and outcomes
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in public finance
Evaluation tools and performance audit
Budget reviews and feedback loops
Use of technology in performance tracking (e.g. IFMIS)

7: Risk Management and Financial Integrity

Identifying and managing financial risks in the public sector
Anti-corruption and fraud prevention mechanisms
Ethics and transparency in financial operations
Public sector whistleblower protections and governance
Role of civil society and oversight bodies

8: Emerging Trends and Reforms in Public Finance

Digital transformation in public financial management
Public-private partnerships and fiscal implications
Climate finance and green budgeting
Gender-responsive budgeting
International aid, donor funding, and fiscal accountability

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.