Principal Finance And Accounts Officer At National Defence University - Ndu-K

Duties and responsibilities
Implementing accounting policies, strategies, regulations, guidelinesand procedures;
Coordinating management accounting and preparation of financial statements and Accounts;
Ensuring implementation of financial controls and regulations;
Authorizing payments within the prescribed limits;
Coordinating preparation of financial and accounting work plans and budgets;
Ensuring consolidation of cash flow projections;
Ensuring timely provision of accounting financial reports;
Compiling and maintaining inventory of all bank accounts and approved signatures;
Interpreting financial policies, regulations and procedures;
Ensuring invoicing and accounting of University services;
Maintaining and updating of accounting records;
Reconciling creditors, and debtors' accounts;
Validating monthly bank reconciliations statements;
Ensuring that all payments are within the approved University budgetary provisions;
Monitoring and reviewing of inventory transactions;
Updating vote heads for various Departments;
Preparing budget estimates for the university;
Developing the departmental work plans;
Participating in quality management and performance contracting processes; and
Maintaining asset register

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
Cumulative service period of nine (9) years' work relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Finance and Accountant Officer or in a comparable position;
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification from accredited examination body;
Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body;
Registered with relevant professional body;
Proficiency in computer applications; and,
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.