Senior Finance and Accounts Officer - 4 Posts at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

Person Specifications: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Finance and Accounts Officer I or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance option), Business Management (Finance option) Finance its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by Kenya Accountants and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer application skills.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Implementing financial regulations, policies, strategies and plans.
• Preparing budgets.
• Implementing Budgetary and expenditure control.
• Maintaining books of accounts and financial records.
• Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets.
• Verifying bank reconciliation statements.
• Implementing internal financial controls.
• Preparing financial reports and statements.
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial record of the Authority.
• Authorizing payments and claims within set limits as approved.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligation and circulars.
• Verifying records relating to Government grants and other donor funds.
• Monitoring of statutory deductions and remittance.
• Analyzing and reporting on revenue collected to management.
• Maintaining financial records for projects and programs.
• Identifying, analyzing and managing of financial risk control in the Authority.
• Monitoring petty cash.
• Preparing quarterly financial management reports.