Principal Finance Officer at National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Specifications:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Developing and implementing strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures for Finance and Accounts;
• Approving payment of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down regulations;
• Monitoring expenditures against approved budgets;
• Monitoring and evaluating revenue collection processes;
• Preparing financial reports and analyze income and expenditure against budgets;
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliation and reconciliation of debtors and creditors ledgers;
• Preparing and reviewing management financial reports;
• Maintaining up to date and accurate books and accounts;
• Ensuring timely and proper bank reconciliation;
• Ensuring safe custody of financial records, documents, cheque books and assets;
• Developing budget proposals and financial plans; and
• Reviewing petty cash reconciliation and facilitate withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times.

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Finance Officer or a comparable position;
• Bachelor degree in any of the following discipline: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA K);
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
•  Proficiency in computer applications.