Senior Finance & Accounts Officer at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing financial control systems that protect the Corporation’s assets;
• Preparing complete, accurate and timely financial statements;
• Overseeing cash flow management of the Corporation;
• Developing relationships with financial institutions;
• Developing optimal capital structure to enhance business expansion, minimize Corporation’s cost of capital and risk of financial distress;
• Efficient management of current assets, current liabilities, turnover and enhanced  management of working capital and cash conversions cycles;
• Formulating the Corporation’s financial strategy and coordinating preparation of annual budgets for resource allocation;
• Analyzing business financial performance;
• Advising management on all matters of financial management and undertaking financial assessments;
• Developing, implementing and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures;
• Coordinate financial audits and ensure implementation of recommendations;
• Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligations and circulars;
• Reviewing bank reconciliations;
• Ensuring tax compliance in all operations of the Corporation;
• Preparing final financial reports at the end of the financial year;
• Ensuring monthly processing of payroll;
• Ensuring monthly processing and reconciliation of payments;
• Assessing financial viability of all Corporation investments

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, (preferably with a major in finance, economics or statistics) or a related field from a recognized University;
• Master’s Degree in a related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage;
• Have had experience in management for a period of not less than five (5) years;
• Must be an ICPAK member;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

PERSONAL QUALITIES, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES IN ADDITIONAL TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.

• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Public accounting audit experience strongly preferred
• Monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration skills