Finance and Accounts Officer I Jobs at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
Job Term:
Permanent and Pensionable
Position Level:
SHA 7
Number of positions:
2

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
1. Cumulative service period of three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of Finance and Accounts Officer II or in a comparable position;
2. 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;
3. Certified Public Accountant II (CPA II) by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
4. Proficiency in computer application skills.
5. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for implementing financial policies, maintaining books of accounts, monitoring revenue and expenditure, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
Key Responsibilities: -
1. Implementing financial regulations, policies, strategies and plans;
2. Implementing Budgetary and cost control;
3. Maintaining books of accounts and financial records;
4. Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
5. Implementing internal financial controls;
6. Preparing financial reports and statements;
7. Maintaining accurate and complete financial record of the Authority;
8. Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligation and circulars;
9. Analysing and reporting on revenue collected to management;
10. Preparing payment vouchers and processing of payments;
11. Managing petty cash;
12. Maintaining records relating to Government grants and other donor funds;
13. Preparing of management and statutory reports including final accounts;
14. Maintenance of statutory deductions and remittance;
15. Maintaining financial records for projects and programs;
16. Identifying, analysing and managing of financial risk control in the Authority;
17. Collecting of revenue; and
18. Collating financial estimates and determining of aggregate expenditure.