Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must be at the level of Principal Finance and Accounts Officer or a comparable position.
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance option), Business Management (Finance / Accounting option), Finance or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration (Finance/ Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/ Accounting option) or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks at a recognized institution.
Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
Proficiency in computer application skills.
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Coordinating development and implementation of financial regulations, policies, strategies, and plans.
Reviewing budgets and implementing budgetary and expenditure control.
Coordinating monitoring of revenue collection and expenditure based on approved budgets.
Verifying bank reconciliation statements.
Developing and implementing internal financial controls.
Coordinating preparation of financial and management reports and statements.
Managing accurate and complete financial record of the Authority.
Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, procedures, and guidelines (e.g., PFM Act, National Treasury circulars).
Coordinating proposals for supplementary funds and re-allocations.
Coordinating Government grants and other donor funds.
Authorizing payments and claims within set limits.
Managing financial risk control in the Authority.
Liaising with administration to manage and maintain the Authority’s asset register.
Coordinating maintenance of financial records for projects and programs.
Liaising with internal and external auditors and responding to audit queries.
Coordinating preparation of periodic financial management reports.