Manager, Finance And Accounts

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

Served for a cumulative period of at least six (6) years as an accountant/finance officer, three of which must have been Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts or a comparable position;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting or Finance option); Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Plus have a Certificate in Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Master’s degree in Business Administration; Finance or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Certificate in Leadership Development Programme or an equivalent leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in accounting packages;

Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);

An in-depth understanding of government accounting systems, processes and procedures required in the management of finances;

Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in finance and accounts work as reflected in work performance;

Responsibilities

Managing the finance and accounts function;
Formulating and reviewing of financial management and accounting procedures;

Interpreting and implementing government financial policies and procedures;

Coordinating the preparation of the Board’s budget and annual financial statements;

Ensuring compliance with Public Sector and Donor Financial Reporting guidelines;

Ensuring sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all transactions of the Board. Overseeing implementation of a financial management system;

Ensuring expenditures are within the printed estimates and approved limits; and Ensuring prompt responses to audit queries.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 5 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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