Duties and Responsibilities
Participating in stakeholder’s management through regular and proactive engagement with relevant
business partners to ensure sustainable partnership;
Developing and install effective financial management systems and procedures aimed at improving
financial reporting and accounting through effective accounting for member contributions and
payment of claims to health service providers;
developing and ensuring uniform implementation of accounting policies across the head office and
branch offices;
assessing, managing, and minimizing financial risk by ensuring sufficient internal controls are in place;
planning and coordinate the timely preparation of monthly and quarterly reports and estimates as well
as outlining key activities to be undertaken to achieve desired targets;
analyzing and reporting quarterly and annual reports on financial performance to the board of
management;
coordinating banking services, reconciliation and custody of funds, securities and financial
instruments as well as preparing reports which summarize and forecast financial position in areas of
revenue collection, expenditure and investments;
establishing stringent expenditure control procedures to ensure proper authorization for payments is
strictly followed, any expenditure incurred are supported by payment vouchers and other valid
accounting documents as well as ensuring that budgetary allocations are not exceeded without
justifiable cause;
ensuring timely disbursement and payments for goods and services as per contract terms;
reviewing financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepare financial statements
and other reports to summarize current and projected financial position in order to ensure availability
of funds to implement planned activities;
liaising with the ministry of finance/treasury, the auditor general’s department and other relevant
government bodies on the interpretation and application of relevant financial and accounting
regulations in order to ensure processes that they conform to government policy and procedures;
overseeing audit and tax functions;
reviewing the departmental budgets;
designing and implementing appropriate training programs for the directorate;
liaising with the ministry of finance/treasury, the auditor general’s department and other relevant
government bodies on the interpretation and application of relevant financial and accounting
regulations in order to ensure processes that they conform to government policy and procedures; and any other duties as may be assigned
Requirements for appointment
At least 10 years’ work experience with a minimum of 5 years at senior management level;
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Business Administration preferably in Finance/
Accounting or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University or institution;
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business management (Finance or
Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
certified public accountant CPA (K) or ACCA (UK) or equivalent qualification.
membership to ICPAK of good standing;
leadership course lasting for not less than 4 weeks;
fulfilment of the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
demonstrated proficiency in finance/accounting application/software.
Key Competencies and Skills
Communication and reporting skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Interpersonal and negotiation skills
Problem solving skill
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Interested Candidates should apply through the link below:All applications should reach the Commission on or before Tuesday, 29th March 2022 at 5.00 pm.Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
unesco.go.ke
