Principal Finance and Accounts Officer

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<p><strong>Requirements for Appointment</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce Accounting/Finance Option, Finance, Economics, Business Administration Finance Option, Business Management Finance/Accounting Option, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.</li> <li>Part III of the Certified Public Accountants CPA Examination.</li> <li>Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya ICPAK.</li> <li>Certificate in a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.</li> <li>At least three 3 years of relevant work experience in a related field.</li> <li>Proficiency in computer applications.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Monitor expenditure on projects and programmes on a periodic basis.</li> <li>Implement proposals for raising funds.</li> <li>Process commitment of funds and monitor expenditure trends.</li> <li>Provide advisory services to departmental heads and other stakeholders on all financial matters in the Assembly.</li> <li>Interpret and implement financial regulations and procedures, Treasury Circulars, letters, and instructions.</li> <li>Ensure expenditures are within the voted allocations.</li> <li>Develop supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury Regulations and Procedures.</li> <li>Prepare management financial reports, including: Monthly expenditure returns</li> <li>Monthly bank reconciliation statements</li> <li>Cash flow statements</li> <li>Analysis of deposits</li> <li>Maintenance of up-to-date and accurate books of accounts</li> <li>Authorize payments and sign cheques, subject to set limits.</li> <li>Prepare revenue and expenditure returns in accordance with Treasury regulations and law.</li> <li>Assist in developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to strengthen internal controls.</li> </ul>

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