PRINCIPAL FINANCE OFFICER at National Government Affirmative Action Fund Full Time

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and review policies, guidelines, and procedures for financial services
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
• Provide professional advice on financial planning and investment
• Develop strategies for access to financial services for Affirmative Action groups
• Ensure compliance with fund guidelines on disbursement of funds for projects
• Implement financial management systems for funds disbursement and reporting
• Review and approve project proposals and initiate disbursement of funds
• Coordinate dissemination of information on changes in policy guidelines and practice on funds disbursement
• Monitor accurate recording of financial transactions
• Prepare periodic management and annual financial reports
• Coordinate the rationalization of estimates, annual appropriation and special grant accounts, cash flow control, and cost analysis
• Remit statutory deductions to relevant authorities
• Prepare reports on approved project proposals and status of disbursement funds
• Coordinate commitment of funds and expenditure trends

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Senior Finance Officer or comparable position in the Public Service, with 3 years in a supervisory role
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Management (Finance option), or equivalent
• Masters degree in Commerce (Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Finance Option), or equivalent
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) examination or equivalent
• Certificate in a Management Course lasting at least 4 weeks
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing
• Met the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results