Finance & Accounts Job in Kenya

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