Finance and 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? Go to Kenya National
Qualifications Authority (KNQA) on recruitment.knqa.go.ke to apply for this
position before 10
May 2022