Principal Finance Officer Job in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

Participating and providing advice as expected of the office in Tender Committee, projects committee, departments Executive Committee, departments development committee etc.;
Interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
Ensuring expenditures are within the voted allocations;
Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;
Preparation of management financial reports which include monthly expenditure, returns, monthly bank reconciliation statements, and revenue/AIA returns, cash flow statements, analysis of deposits etc and maintenance of up to date and accurate books of accounts;
Safeguarding Government Assets and records in the County Treasury; and supervision, training, development and deployment of Accounts staff in the County Treasury.

Requirements for Appointment

Served in the grade of Chief Accountant, Job Group ‘M’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination

Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;
Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key competencies:

Additional requirements;

All applicants in the above positions must be Kenyan citizens and should meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by obtaining the following: