Deputy Director Finance and Accounts at National Council for Population and Development

The Council seeks to fill a vacant position of Deputy Director Finance and Accounts – NCPD 3.

Job Advert No. 005/2021

Reporting to: Director Corporate Services.

Job Purpose: The job holder provides strategic leadership in the establishment and enforcement of accounting methods, policies and principles; coordinates financial management and control systems; and guides the Council on financial matters.

• Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Analyzing and reporting on financial performance
  • Coordinates development, implementation and review of the division’s strategic plan and directing financial planning.
  • Researching and interpreting accounting policies so as to provide sound financial support and insights to enable the council make sound decisions.
  • Managing financial reporting of the Council which includes quarterly reports and donor/partners financial reports
  • Managing and overseeing compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Managing the External Auditor relationship
  • Managing and overseeing the council’s banking arrangements
  • Advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs
  • Risk Management to ensure the Council has a solid risk framework in place for the division.
  • Prepare reports on financial statements, project budgets and Donor/GOK
  • Coach, mentor staff.
• Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
  • Coordination of Council’s budget Planning, formulation and execution.
  • Develop the division annual work plan
  • Developing and implementing accounting policies, financial and reporting system and internal controls.
  • Preparation and maintenance of accounting records
  • Coordinates preparation of external/internal audit material and external financial reporting
  • Reviewing annual and quarterly financial reports for the council
  • Monitoring and interpreting council cash flows
  • Developing financial management mechanism that minimize financial and operational risks in the Council.
  • Organize and manage the Finance and Accounts Division
  • Responsible for implementation and maintenance of ISO management systems in the Division

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have at least the following qualifications:-

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting / Finance option); Economics, Finance, Commerce or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business Administration/Finance/Accounts or related;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme/Course lasting not less not than four (4) weeks or its equivalent;
• CPA or ACCA finalist, CPAK
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at managerial level;
• Shown merit and ability in work performance and results;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting packages and ERP