Head of Finance and Accounts
Qualifications, Skills
and Experience Required:
For appointment to this
grade an officer must have at least;
- A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work
experience eight (8) of which should have been in management;
- Bachelor’s Degree (KNQF Level 7 or
equivalent) in Commerce, Business Administration, Business
Management (Finance or Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree (KNQF Level 9) in any of the
following: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their
equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Certified Public Accountant Part III (CPA K) or
Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership in good standing of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized
professional body;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution.
Responsibilities:
Key Duties and
responsibilities entail;
- Managing all issues regarding the financing of
Kenya National Qualifications Authority activities;
- Participating in the Development and
implementation of sound financial management policies and
procedures;
- Consolidating the Authority printed budget
estimates and revised budget as per guidelines issued by National
Treasury;
- Forecasting Annual cash flow requirements and
coordinating preparation of annual budgets;
- Scheduling all payments within the Authority
budgetary provisions;
- Ensuring Budgetary and cost control by reviewing
expenditure returns from departments, preparing variance analysis, and
recommending corrective action;
- Guiding other departments by interpreting
government accounting policy and applying it in all operations of the
Authority;
- Planning and coordinating timely preparation of
annual Work Plans and budget estimates;
- Developing and managing internal controls and
compliance;
- Participate in Public-Private Partnership program
strategies and resource mobilization;
- Analyzing and interpreting financial reports and
other accounting records;
- Ensure prudent and optimal utilization of
Authority funds and Assets;
- Managing proper records of financial
transactions;
- Overseeing the preparation of the final Annual
Statement of Accounts in accordance with accounting standards and
procedures and submission to relevant institutions;
- Reviewing and ensuring timely and accurate
preparation of management accounting reports on a quarterly and annual
basis;
- Maintaining an accurate and complete financial
records of the Authority and regularly reviewing the financial
system;
- Undertaking financial risk management;
- Monitoring and evaluating funds applications and
accountability;
- Ensuring compliance with applicable financial
statutory obligations and circulars;
- Ensuring proper Revenue and Treasury Management
and reporting.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified applicants to apply for this position before 10 May 2022
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