Manager Finance and Accounts at Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB)

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for prudent financial management with a view to enhance transparency and accountability in the PSASB in accordance with PFM Act 2012.

Job Specification

The applicant must demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications:

• Ten (10) years’ experience in Financial, Accounting, Banking or Audit Function five (5) of which must have been in a Principal Officer’s position or equivalent in a reputable organization.
• Master’s degree in any of the following discipline: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline:- Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Holder of CPA (K), ACCA CIFA, or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution.
• Membership in good standing of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional.
• Certificate in Management lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Be of proven integrity, transparency and accountability;
• Demonstrate administrative and professional competence in Finance and Accounting; and
• Have thorough understanding of the organizational goals, policies and objectives and the ability to relate them to audit work 

Key Responsibilities

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the Board;
• Lead the Resource mobilization role through forecasting of the Board’s financing needs.
• Coordinate the annual budget preparation process and consolidate costed departmental plans as per the guidelines issued by the National Treasury.
• Supervise preparation and implementation of cash flows projection.
• Oversee the Board’s transaction processing systems
• Provide timely financial information and reports for decision making;
• Coordinate statutory reporting to relevant government departments and other stakeholders as required;
• Monitor budget execution through expenditure control;
• Manage the preparation and interpretation of financial statements, management accounts and statutory and operational reports.
• Implement approved investment plans and activities.