Principal Finance Officer
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Job Specifications:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Developing and implementing strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures for Finance and Accounts;
- Approving payment of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down regulations;
- Monitoring expenditures against approved budgets;
- Monitoring and evaluating revenue collection processes;
- Preparing financial reports and analyze income and expenditure against budgets;
- Preparing monthly bank reconciliation and reconciliation of debtors and creditors ledgers;
- Preparing and reviewing management financial reports;
- Maintaining up to date and accurate books and accounts;
- Ensuring timely and proper bank reconciliation;
- Ensuring safe custody of financial records, documents, cheque books and assets;
- Developing budget proposals and financial plans; and
- Reviewing petty cash reconciliation and facilitate withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times.
Person Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:
- Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Finance Officer or a comparable position;
- Bachelor degree in any of the following discipline: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA K);
- Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.