Principal Finance and Accounts Officer at National Defence University - NDU-K

Duties and responsibilities

• Implementing accounting policies, strategies, regulations, guidelinesand procedures;
• Coordinating management accounting and preparation of financial statements and Accounts;
• Ensuring implementation of financial controls and regulations;
• Authorizing payments within the prescribed limits;
• Coordinating preparation of financial and accounting work plans and budgets;
• Ensuring consolidation of cash flow projections;
• Ensuring timely provision of accounting financial reports;
• Compiling and maintaining inventory of all bank accounts and approved signatures;
• Interpreting financial policies, regulations and procedures;
• Ensuring invoicing and accounting of University services;
• Maintaining and updating of accounting records;
• Reconciling creditors, and debtors’ accounts;
• Validating monthly bank reconciliations statements;
• Ensuring that all payments are within the approved University budgetary provisions;
• Monitoring and reviewing of inventory transactions;
• Updating vote heads for various Departments;
• Preparing budget estimates for the university;
• Developing the departmental work plans;
• Participating in quality management and performance contracting processes; and
• Maintaining asset register

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Finance and Accountant Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification from accredited examination body;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body;
• Registered with relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and,
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.