Principal Finance Officer

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.