Manager, Finance And Accounts

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Master Degree in relevant field from a recognized institution
  
• Bachelors degree in Business of related field (Finance or Accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized body;
  
• Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of senior officer;
  
• Certificate in Management Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
  
• Be a Member of ICPAK or any other relevant membership recognized by law
  
• Demonstrated competence in work performance; and
  
• Fulfill the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.
  

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Master Degree in relevant field from a recognized institution
  
• Bachelors degree in Business of related field (Finance or Accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized body;
  
• Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of senior officer;
  
• Certificate in Management Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
  
• Be a Member of ICPAK or any other relevant membership recognized by law
  
• Demonstrated competence in work performance; and
  
• Fulfill the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.
  

The Manager, Finance & Accounts shall be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Overseeing the day to day running of the Finance and Accounts department
  
• Coordinating, formulating and implementing financial strategies, policies rules, regulations, and systems for the Council;
  
• Forecasting and planning on financial needs of the Council;
  
• Initiating best practices in the management of finance and account’s function;
  
• Coordinating monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement and all statutory accounts;
  
• Coordinating designing, developing and maintaining a proper computerized accounting and financial management system;
  
• Overseeing development and review of supplementary financial policies, procedures, and regulations to enhance internal controls established through treasury regulations and procedures;
  
• Guiding other departments by interpreting government accounting policy and applying it in all operations of the Council;
  
• Consolidating the budget and revised budget as per guidelines issued;
  
• Authorizing payments and signing of cheques/EFT subject to set limits;
  
• Applications of budgeted funds to meet operations and development expenditure;
  
• Reviewing all audit queries pertaining to the department;
  
• Interpreting treasury circulars issued from time to time;
  
• Training and development of finance staff.
  
• Overseeing Management of accounts receivables and payables and maintaining of asset registers;
  
• Developing and regularly reviewing the chart of accounts;
  
• DeLiaising with external auditors in addressing audit queries;