Principal Finance Officer (FMG/PA 4)

Job Purpose

The incumbent will provide support and facilitate the smooth operation of the Commission, especially as it relates to its accounting functions, by ensuring strict adherence to the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act and Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act, and generally accepted accounting standards, conventions and principles, in the allocation and disbursement of budgetary provisions. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Assists in the development of the Commission’s Corporate Plan, and provides advice on the Financial Performance and Status of the Commission; 
• Ensures that Budgets and cash flows are prepared in line with the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s guidelines, as well as the Commission’s Strategic and Operational Plans, policy priorities and resource availability; 
• Maintains control over the level of public expenditure, ensuring that expenditures are kept within budgetary limits; 
• Monitors the efficient, effective and economical utilisation of assets and other resources;
• Ensures accurate preparation and prompt submission of Financial Statements to the Auditor General, the Financial Secretary and all other external and internal users. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Expert knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles 
• Expert knowledge of relevant Tax Laws and Regulations 
• Expert knowledge of the FAA and PBMA Acts 
• Working knowledge of computer systems 
• Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences, including local, national, regional and international Agency Officials 
• Reasoning Power - ability to make risk assessment of situations, anticipate and solve problems and take advantage of opportunities 
• Ability to evaluate information and demonstrate sound judgment in decision-making 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Public or Business Administration or Management from a recognized institution; or 
• ACCA or CPA or any equivalent recognized professional qualification in Accounting or Management; or 
• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting from a recognized institution; and 
• Ten (10) years’ experience in Government Accounting. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.