Job Purpose
An officer appointed to this position will be responsible
for maintenance of an adequate and compliant financial system and controls to
ensure efficient financial records, financial statements and other financial
reports for decision making are complete and timely.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible to perform the
following functions
- Review
internal controls and ensure integrity of financial procedures and records
- Review
and monitor the general ledger on a regular basis and ensure its accuracy
and completeness.
- Lead
the development and performance management of Senior Accountant,
Accountant I and II to ensure the achievement of both individual and
commission goals
- Ensure
authorized and signed vouchers for suppliers in the IFMIS system are
delivered to the next section, in line with established procedures, to
ensure adherence to the financial management systems
- Examine
payment and journal vouchers and forward for review, approval and
authorization by Assistant Director Finance, to ensure proper usage of
resources and avoid wastage
- Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual financial progress reports for the
department and forward for approval, to ensure informed decisions are made
within the Commission in a timely manner
- Verify
and ensure that all ledger transactions are correctly posted
- Address
financial issues and inquiries from internal and external customers
- Coordinate
and manage external audits to enhance transparency and accountability of
the utilization of resources in the commission
- Facilitate
of internal audits during review of accounting and administrative
- Monitor
revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets to ensure
adherence to the set guidelines
- Ensure
application of sound principles, systems and techniques in accounting for
finances, assets, revenue and
- Manage
the accounting of special funds including donor, programmes and project
funds
- Monitor
implementation of Accounting standards and systems for compliance;
including Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS)
operations
- Develop
financial reports on expenditure trends
- Determine
controls to ensure integrity of financial procedures and records
- Update
records of financial and accounting operations and assist in preparation
of final accounts.
- Prepare
financial management reports that include monthly expenditure, returns,
monthly bank reconciliation, revenue/AIA returns, cash flow statements and
analysis of deposits
Academic and Professional
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Economics or Business
Management, Administration from a recognized
- Certified
Public Accountant (CPA K)
- Registered
with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
- Nine
years (9) years of service, three (3) of which should be in a comparable
position from a reputable organization
- Certificate
in Management course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized
institution
Skills
Applicants must possess knowledge and skills in the
following areas;
- Knowledge
of Public Financial Management Act Knowledge
- Knowledge
of IFMIS and payment processes
- Proficiency
in computer application
- Good
Communication skills
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to visit our website www.landcommission.go.ke for
instructions on how to apply. Applicants MUST apply both online and submit hard copies of their application. In
case you do not hear from us, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Please note that canvassing for these positions will lead to
automatic disqualification.
The National Land Commission is an equal opportunity
employer; women, people from marginalized areas and Persons living with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The applications should reach the office of the Secretary/
CEO, National Land Commission by
31st March, 2020 on/or before
5.00pm.
All Applications should be submitted to:
The Secretary/CEO
National Land Commission 1st Ngong
Road,
Avenue ACK Garden
Annex, 7th Floor,
P.O Box 44417-00100
Nairobi.
