SENIOR FINANCE/ACCOUNTS OFFICER at Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration

JOB GRADE - NCIA 4

An officer in this position reports to the Principal Finance/Accounts officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

A Senior Finance/Accounts Officer will be responsible for:- monitoring expenditure; preparing monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts; preparing budgets for
the Centre; preparing periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries; expenditure forecasts and
prioritization of projects and activities for the purpose of financial allocations in the budget; preparing special reports by studying variances; developing forecasts; providing
a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions; ensuring spending is kept in line with the budget; informing
key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies; advising on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions; analysing financial performance
and so contributing to medium and long-term business planning/forecasts; offering professional judgement on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business
performance; interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial officers; liaising with other functions to put the finances and accounts in context; monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed. verification of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations; oversee maintenance of primary records such as cash books, ledgers, vote books, registers and preparation of simple management reports including imprest and expenditure returns; ensuring safe custody of Centre’s records and assets; Authorize payment of personal and merchant claims as guided by cash balances in the cash books; Preparation of final accounts; overseeing preparation of budgets; responsible for accurate and timely preparation of management reports on income and expenditure of the Centre.

Qualifications

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

(i) Served in the grade of Accounts/ Finance Officer in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years

Or

Have relevant working experience of at least five (5) years with a minimum of three (3) years in a senior management position in public or private organization;

(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iv) Have met all the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and
(v) Be a member of a recognized professional body in good standing