Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

JOB PROFILE

The Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts will be responsible to the Director, Fund management for coordination and management of the Finance and Accounts functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fifteen (15) years cumulative experience, three (3) years of which should have been at senior management level or in a comparable position in the public or private sector. 
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Auditing, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks at a recognized institution.; 
• Be a registered member of the relevant professional body;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution;
• Proficiency in Computer application; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Key Competencies and Skills

• Conversant with Finance/Accounting Application/Software.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to interpret long term plans, programs and budgets developed senior management level 
• Project management skills
• Ability to develop plans, programs, SOPS, and coordination of workflows
• Project management skills
• Strategic management skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Decision making

Responsibilities:​​​​​​​

• Advising the Director of Funds & Financial Management on the strategic direction of financial Health of Authority.
• Coordinating annual estimates and the overall budget preparation for the Authority.
• Preparing and reviewing annual work plans for Finance and Accounts.
• Consolidate annual work plans for the Authority
• Developing and implementing reforms in budget processes for Finance and Accounts.
• Ensuring accurate maintenance of the Financial accounting records and adherence to approved financial policies and procedures.
• Coordinating responses to queries raised in audit management reports/letters for all Finance and Accounts.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly and annual accounts for SHA in accordance with approved guidelines.
• Ensures maintenance and regularly updating general ledgers.
• Ensuring timely preparation and distribution of accurate financial reports.
• Performing accurate and timely reconciliations of accounts.
• Ensure preparation of periodic cash flows reports /projections 
• Implementing financial management and accounting regulations, systems and procedures as per the PFMA;
• Coordinating responses to queries raised in audit management reports/letters for the Authority.