JOB PROFILE

The Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts will be responsible to the Director, Fund management for coordination and management of the Finance and Accounts functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fifteen (15) years cumulative experience, three (3) years of which should have been at senior management level or in a comparable position in the public or private sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Auditing, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks at a recognized institution.;
• Be a registered member of the relevant professional body;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution;
• Proficiency in Computer application; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Key Competencies and Skills

• Conversant with Finance/Accounting Application/Software.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to interpret long term plans, programs and budgets developed senior management level
• Project management skills
• Ability to develop plans, programs, SOPS, and coordination of workflows
• Project management skills
• Strategic management skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Decision making

Responsibilities:​​​​​​​

• Advising the Director of Funds & Financial Management on the strategic direction of financial Health of Authority.
• Coordinating annual estimates and the overall budget preparation for the Authority.
• Preparing and reviewing annual work plans for Finance and Accounts.
• Consolidate annual work plans for the Authority
• Developing and implementing reforms in budget processes for Finance and Accounts.
• Ensuring accurate maintenance of the Financial accounting records and adherence to approved financial policies and procedures.
• Coordinating responses to queries raised in audit management reports/letters for all Finance and Accounts.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly and annual accounts for SHA in accordance with approved guidelines.
• Ensures maintenance and regularly updating general ledgers.
• Ensuring timely preparation and distribution of accurate financial reports.
• Performing accurate and timely reconciliations of accounts.
• Ensure preparation of periodic cash flows reports /projections
• Implementing financial management and accounting regulations, systems and procedures as per the PFMA;
• Coordinating responses to queries raised in audit management reports/letters for the Authority.