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Method of Application
Ongoing Recruitment at Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority
Principal Finance Officer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , KCSE , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 10 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Review and ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounting reports on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of annual budgets and revised budgets based on approved work plans.
- Provide technical support to technical and other departments during the budget making process
- Reviewing expenditure returns from departments, prepare variance analysis and recommend corrective action
- Interpreting of financial policies for sound financial principles, practices procedures for effective internal control
- Assist other departmental and sectional managers in the management of their budgets through regular provision of reliable up to date financial information;
- Carry out financial planning and consolidate department work plans
- Participate in Resource Mobilization initiatives of the Authority.
- Verification of payroll, payment cheques, EFTs and bank transfers;
- Approval of Purchase orders, Sales & Purchase invoices and staff imprests
- Review the coding of ledger and store items in the system to ensure that is accurate and sufficient;
- Review all purchase requisition to ensure the estimate given by users are reasonable and within budget;
- Review revenue reconciliation i.e Projection Vs Actual collection;
- Ensure timely collection of revenue;
- Ensure records and data on revenue are properly maintained;
- Liaise internally with other departments on matters related to revenue;
- Advice on review of services rates whenever necessary;
- Advise on appropriate technology/system to be used for projection, collection and reconciliation of revenue; and
- Ensure timely production of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reports on revenue collections;
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience and at least five (5) in a supervisory role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Business Administration preferably in Finance or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University or institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance option), Economics, and Business Administration, Business Management or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);
- Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
- Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated results in work performance
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution;
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Method of Application
An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.
Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –
- Undertaking audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control;
- Performing substantive and compliance testing of accountable records and documents and prepare working papers;
- Providing input in preparation of audit reports for audit engagements executed; and
- Assisting in evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits.
- Reviewing financial statements, operational processes, and compliance with regulations and internal policies.
- Assessing the effectiveness of controls in place to mitigate risks and prevent fraud.
- Identifying potential risks and recommending strategies to manage or mitigate them.
- Documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management.
- Effectively communicating audit results and recommendations to management and other relevant parties.
- Tracking the implementation of recommended actions to address identified issues.
- Investigating potential fraud and recommending preventative measures.
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
- Have Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);
- Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
- Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent
- Be proficient in computer application skill; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
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