Finance Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance (Accounting option), or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• A Master’s degree in the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration,
  
• Finance (Accounting option) will be an added advantage.
  
• CPA K and ICPAK membership and be in good standing.
  
• Experience in a government institution on public finance will be an added advantage.
  
• Certificate in computer proficiency for accounting packages from a recognized institution.
  
• Knowledge of financial reporting guidelines in the public sector.
  
• Demonstrable knowledge and practical application of IPSAS in a public sector or government institution.
  
• Knowledge of relevant legislations.
  
• Knowledge of public sector financial management systems; IFMIS experience will be an added advantage
  
• High integrity and strong analytical skills
  

• Prepare final accounts including quarterly and end year financial statements that reflect true and fair view of the financial position of the institution to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements.
  
• Ensure proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, government circulars, letters and instructional materials to comply with statutory requirements.
  
• Examine, confirm accuracy and sign payment vouchers and commit documents to ensure vouchers are fully supported with relevant and correct documentation and ensure payments are made in a timely manner for minimal disruptions to institution operations.
  
• Examine, confirm accuracy and sign bank reconciliation statements ensuring proper and timely preparation.
  
• Examine and confirm accuracy of all financial data of the institution transactions and routine accounting works such as balancing of cashbooks and revenue and expenditure schedules.
  
• Examine and confirm accuracy of aging analysis records of accounts payables, receivables and imprest.
  
• Provide technical advice to the Board of Governors and management objectively with reference to applicable statutory and other provisions on all financial matters to ensure sound and correct decision making.
  
• Oversee preparation and timely submission of statutory reports i.e. SHIF, PAYE, NITA, HELB, VAT, NSSF and any other as required by the law.
  
• Ensure timely preparation, submission and implementation of the institution budget to
  
• maintain accurate accounting records and preparation of management and statutory financial reports.
  
• Maintain inventory of all bank accounts to monitor the liquidity status of the institution.
  
• Providing effective supervision to staff in the Finance Office.
  
• Any other duty that may be assigned to you from time to time