Principal Finance Officer

Requirements for Appointment

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public Service/Private Sector; 
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Economics or a related field from a recognized institution; 
  
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance or in a related discipline from a recognized institution is an added advantage; 
  
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent professional accounting certification; 
  
• Attended a Supervisory Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
  
• Computer proficiency; and
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

Requirements for Appointment

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public Service/Private Sector; 
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Economics or a related field from a recognized institution; 
  
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance or in a related discipline from a recognized institution is an added advantage; 
  
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent professional accounting certification; 
  
• Attended a Supervisory Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
  
• Computer proficiency; and
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

• Preparing Budgets for the recurrent and development votes;
  
• Preparing quarterly expenditure forecasts; coordinating reallocation of voted funds during the year; 
  
• Monitoring expenditure and projects including programme implementation on a periodic basis, ensuring timely disbursement of funds; 
  
• Compiling of budget estimates, Fiscal returns; 
  
• Preparing of Fiscal reports; 
  
• Compiling of expenditure proposals and Budget outputs and outcomes; 
  
• Certify and verify returns, documents, vouchers, and monitor collection of revenue including inspection. 
  
• The employee will also be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of management reports and providing guidance to employees under him/her to achieve the desired results.