JNNP/F.O/2026/1:
Duties and responsibilities for the job
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
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