This position is responsible for the facilitation of transactions and to balance the cash book, to capture data in the IFMIS System and maintenance of imprest register and to ensure that expenditures are captured, recorded for in line with the laid down rules and regulations.
Minimum relevant working experience of three (3) years;
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K);
Must be a member of ICPAK;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
Hands-on experience in Accounting Software (ERP);
Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Responsibilities
Taking leadership in the development of the financial accounting and reporting policies and procedures to ensure alignment of the Directorate’s objectives with the overall Commission strategy
Developing appropriate mechanisms to control the Commission’s financial resources and enforcing accounting procedures to be in line with Government regulations and standards;
Developing financial controls to mitigate financial leakage or fraud to ensure effective accountability and prudent use of funds allocated;
Participating in the development of the Directorate budget and monitoring the implementation to ensure efficiency in the utilisation of the Commission resources;
Developing and monitoring the implementation of the annual work plan for the Directorate to ensure deliverables are met and are in line with established timelines and quality standards;
Leading the development and performance management of the Deputy Directors to ensure the achievement of both individual and Commission goals;
Overseeing the preparation of annual statutory accounts, monthly and quarterly management accounts as well as financial reports to fund providers and other stakeholders;
Formulating and constantly reviewing Financial Reports, Financial Policies, Regulations and Procedures in line with legal framework, Government Regulations and the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
Complying with legal and financial regulatory framework including International Public Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and relevant statutes e.g. Public Financial Management Act (PFM Act), Public Audit Act, Income Act, etc.;
Designing and implementing the Commission’s systems of internal controls; Managing accounting systems including Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPs);
Providing strategic direction on matters of finance and planning;
Taking leadership in the preparation of Commission’s financial plans and financial statements;
Overseeing the allocation of funds in the Commission to ensure continuity of operations and maximum utilisation of resources allocated to activities of the Commission;
Coordinating and managing external audits to enhance transparency and accountability of the utilisation of resources in the Commission;
Monitoring and reviewing financial and physical implementation of projects and programmes and initiating corrective action;
Benchmarking EACC financial activities with other Commissions and setting the pace in best financial management practices;
Providing financial management advisory services to the executive management including analysis and advising on financial implication of Commission’s decisions;
Resolving complaints and conflicts related to financial services and Directorate staff relations;
Liaising with Commission Partners including donors, National Treasury, auditors, bankers etc.;
Ensuring validity and integrity of Commission’s expenditure to safeguard its resources;
Overall responsibility for financial support service to Commission;
Authorising payments; and
Overall responsibility of quality statutory and financial management reports for the
Commission.
Job Requirements
Required education
: Vocational school
Required relevant work experience
: 3 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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