Chief Finance Officer at Sigalagala National Polytechnic

Ref - SNP/01/12/16

JOB SUMMARY

Under direction of the Chief Principal, will be responsible for a wide range of accounting duties in the analysis, preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports,budgetary control and management to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources in line with Government financial management policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

   1. Coordinating developing of budgetary planning, reviews and information to other departments.
   2. Coordinates and oversees internal and external audit of College accounting records, financial statements and funds from the ministry.
   3. Provides leadership, Plans ,organizes, supervises and evaluates the work of finance staff
   4. Ensuring compliance with Government financial regulations.
   5. Prepares comprehensive college financial statements and reports, presenting quarterly and periodic reports to the Board
   6. Conducts special projects expenditure analysis and reports
   7. Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and ensures that accounting standards are met.
   8. Forecast cash flow positions and ensure sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

  a) CPA (K) or its recognized equivalent
  b) A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, accounting or Finance or any other related discipline.
  c) At least five (3) years experience in an equivalent position in a busy educational institution and demonstrate outstanding professional competence.
  d) Masters in relevant field is an added advantage
  e) Ability to perform principles and practices of accounting and auditing
  f) Posses excellent Communication, supervision and negotiation skills..
  g) Be a team player
  h) Computer literacy in the relevant packages
  i) High level of integrity.
  j) Member of a relevant professional body.