Senior Accountant officer at Ministry of Health

Requirements for appointment to this post, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualification adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;
• 5 years’ work experience
• 2 years in the function of accounting
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Specific Duties

Reports to Head, KNBTTS

• To facilitate budget development
• Develop and Implement a Finance and Accounting system for the Service, including during its Transition to a semiautonomous institution that is functional, within regulations and integrated with essential systems such as Human Resource and Activities
• To undertake financial planning and execution of budgets in line with approvals and regulations
• Ensure compliance of KNBTTS with finance and accounting requirements of the Service and of MOH
• Liaise with function areas of the Service and with MOH to develop MTEF plans, budget proposals, engage in MTEF negotiations, advise the Head and facilitate budget availability
• Liaise with function areas to make accounting returns for the Service
• Liaise with the MOH Internal Audit Department on an on-going basis
• To liaise with MOH Finance and Accounts Departments for execution of budget, making returns, reporting,