Principal Finance Officer at National Government Affirmative Action Fund

Ref: NGAAF/05/02/2023

Reporting to the Deputy Director – Finance, the Principal Finance Officer will be responsible for:-

• Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, standards, guidelines and procedures for financial services in line with the relevant regulations;
• Ensuring compliance to the PFM Act and other relevant legislation;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing strategies to facilitate access to financial services for Affirmative Action groups;
• Providing professional advice to the Fund on financial planning, and investment; 
• Ensuring compliance with the objects and purposes of the Fund and guidelines on the disbursement of funds for projects;
• Developing and implementing an appropriate financial management system to facilitate funds disbursement and reporting; 
• Reviewing the approved project proposals and initiate disbursement of funds; 
• Coordinating dissemination of information to Deputy Director Programme and Officers and external implementers of changes in policy guidelines and practice on funds disbursement;
• Monitoring accurate recording of financial transactions;
• Coordinating the preparation of periodic management and annual financial reports; 
• Coordinating the rationalization of estimates, annual appropriation and special grant accounts, cash flow control and cost analysis;
• Ensuring statutory deductions are remitted to relevant authorities; 
• Coordinating preparation of reports on approved project proposals and status of disbursement funds; and
• Coordinating commitment of funds and expenditure trends.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Senior Finance Officer for a minimum period of four (4) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public service for a cumulative period of eight (8) years, three (3) of which should have been in a supervisory role; 
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Management (Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Finance Option) Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Met the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.