Job Description
MANAGER, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS - JOB GRADE CDA 3
QUALIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-
(i) Have a minimum of ten (10) years in relevant work and at least five (5)
years in a supervisory role in a position in the public service or private
sector
(ii)Have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance and Accounting option) or
other recognized equivalent qualifications
(iii) Master’s degree in any of the following; Business Administration,
Finance or other equivalent qualification will be an added advantage
(iv) Be a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant
Part III (CPA K,) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant
(ACCA)
(v)Have certification in Leadership/Management course lasting not less than
four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
(vi) Be proficient in computer application
(vii) Have fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution
(viii) Demonstrate competence in work place
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
(i) Consolidating the budget and revised budget as per guidelines issued;
(ii)Authorizing all expenditure as per set ceilings;
(iii) Ensuring timely accurate preparation of expenditure returns from
departments; sections and regional offices;
(iv) Supervising preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management
reports;
(v)Ensuring quarterly management reports are submitted to Parent Ministry,
KRB and Treasury as per PFM act;
(vi) Developing and reviewing supplementary financial policies, procedures,
and regulations to enhance internal controls established through Treasury
regulations and procedures;
(vii) Ensuring compliance with Treasury regulations and procedures in
management;
(viii) Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;
(ix) Liaising with Parent Ministry and Treasury for release of funds;
(x)Handling all correspondences with external parties;
(xi) Reviewing all audit queries pertaining to the department;
(xii) Interpreting Treasury Circulars issued from time to time; and
(xiii) Training and development of finance staff
NB: Appointment to this grade will be on Contract basis as per the Human
Resource Policy and Procedure Manual.
Salary Scale as given by Salary and Remuneration Commission of
Kenya (SRC)