Finance and Accounts Officer I – 2 Posts at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

Cumulative service period of three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of Finance and Accounts Officer II or in a comparable position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance option), Business Management (Finance option) Finance its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
Certified Public Accountant II (CPA II) by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
Proficiency in computer application skills.
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for implementing financial policies, maintaining books of accounts, monitoring revenue and expenditure, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities: –

Implementing financial regulations, policies, strategies and plans;
Implementing Budgetary and cost control;
Maintaining books of accounts and financial records;
Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
Implementing internal financial controls;
Preparing financial reports and statements;
Maintaining accurate and complete financial record of the Authority;
Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligation and circulars;
Analysing and reporting on revenue collected to management;
Preparing payment vouchers and processing of payments;
Managing petty cash;
Maintaining records relating to Government grants and other donor funds;
Preparing of management and statutory reports including final accounts;
Maintenance of statutory deductions and remittance;
Maintaining financial records for projects and programs;
Identifying, analysing and managing of financial risk control in the Authority;
Collecting of revenue; and
Collating financial estimates and determining of aggregate expenditure.