Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts - 2 Posts at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must be at the level of Principal Finance and Accounts Officer or a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance option), Business Management (Finance / Accounting option), Finance or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration (Finance/ Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/ Accounting option) or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks at a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer application skills.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating development and implementation of financial regulations, policies, strategies, and plans.
• Reviewing budgets and implementing budgetary and expenditure control.
• Coordinating monitoring of revenue collection and expenditure based on approved budgets.
• Verifying bank reconciliation statements.
• Developing and implementing internal financial controls.
• Coordinating preparation of financial and management reports and statements.
• Managing accurate and complete financial record of the Authority.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, procedures, and guidelines (e.g., PFM Act, National Treasury circulars).
• Coordinating proposals for supplementary funds and re-allocations.
• Coordinating Government grants and other donor funds.
• Authorizing payments and claims within set limits.
• Managing financial risk control in the Authority.
• Liaising with administration to manage and maintain the Authority's asset register.
• Coordinating maintenance of financial records for projects and programs.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors and responding to audit queries.
• Coordinating preparation of periodic financial management reports.