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

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Fifteen (15) years of cumulative service period of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts or comparable.
• Master’s degree in Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Economics, Business Management, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by KASNEB or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership in a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Job Purpose: 

• This cadre is responsible for ensuring prudent management of financial resources and the reporting thereof within the existing legal framework.

Functions: 

• Coordinating development and implementation of financial regulations, policies, strategies, and plans.
• Reviewing budgets.
• Implementing Budgetary and expenditure control.
• Facilitating monitoring of revenue collection and expenditure based on approved budgets.
• Ensuring preparation of bank reconciliation statements.
• Developing and implementing internal financial controls.
• Coordinating preparation of financial and management reports and statements.
• Managing accurate and complete financial records of the Authority.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Coordinating the maintenance of financial records for projects and programs.
• Communicating the approval of annual estimates to various departments.
• Coordinating proposals for supplementary funds and re-allocations.
• Coordinating Government grants and other donor funds.
• Authorizing payments and claims within set limits as approved.
• Spearheading the identification, analysis, and management of financial risk control in the Authority.
• Responding to parliamentary questions and audit queries.
• Overseeing the preparation of periodic financial management reports.