Head of Finance and Accounts at Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least;

1. A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience eight (8) of which should have been in management; 
2. Bachelor’s Degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent)  in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance or Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
3. Master’s Degree (KNQF Level 9) in any of the following: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; 
4. Certified Public Accountant Part III (CPA K) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA); 
5. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body; 
7. Proficiency in computer applications; 
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:

Key Duties and responsibilities entails;

1. Managing all issues regarding the financing of Kenya National Qualifications Authority activities; 
2. Participating in Development and implementation of sound financial management policies and procedures; 
3. Consolidating the Authority printed budget estimates and revised budget as per guidelines issued by National Treasury; 
4. Forecasting Annual cash flow requirements and coordinate preparation of annual budgets; 
5. Scheduling all payments within the Authority budgetary provisions; 
6. Ensuring Budgetary and cost control by reviewing expenditure returns from departments, prepare variance analysis and recommend corrective action; 
7. Guiding other departments by interpreting government accounting policy and applying it in all operations of the Authority; 
8. Planning and coordinating timely preparation of annual Work Plans and budget estimates;
9. Developing and managing internal controls and compliance; 
10. Participate in Public Private Partnership program strategies and resource mobilization;
11. Analyzing and interpret financial reports and other accounting records; 
12. Ensure prudent and optimal utilization of Authority funds and Assets; 
13. Managing proper records of financial transactions; 
14. Overseeing preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with accounting standards and procedures and submission to relevant institutions; 
15. Reviewing and ensuring timely and accurate preparation of management accounting reports on quarterly and annual basis; 
16. Maintaining accurate and complete financial record of the Authority and regularly review the financial system; 
17. Undertaking financial risk management; 
18. Monitoring and evaluating funds applications and accountability; 
19. Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligations and circulars; 
20. Ensuring proper Revenue and Treasury Management and reporting.