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Kenya Forest Service KFS
Principal Finance Officer

Kenya Forest Service Kfs

Nairobi | Full Time | Government

Closing in 2 weeks from now

Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Manager Finance and Accounting

Duties and responsibilities

  • Review and ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounting reports on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
  • Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of annual budgets and revised budgets based on approved work plans.
  • Provide technical support to technical and other departments during the budget making process
  • management of funds disbursements & budgetary controls
  • Reviewing expenditure returns from departments, prepare variance analysis and recommend corrective action
  • Interpreting of financial policies for sound financial principles, practices procedures for effective internal control
  • Assist other departmental and sectional managers in the management of their budgets through regular provision of reliable up to date financial information;
  • Carry out financial planning and consolidate department work plans
  • Participate in Resource Mobilization initiatives of the Service including donor & sector planning forums
  • Verification of payroll, payment cheques, EFTs and bank transfers;
  • Review all purchase requisition to ensure the estimate given by users are reasonable and within budget
  • management of investment portfolio
  • expenditure and capital forecasts
  • Analysis of financial gaps
  • Monitor & report on financial performance of all programs & project
  • monitor revenue collections and projections
  • creditors management and debts control
  • Promote public values and principles
  • Mentoring and coaching

Additional Information:

Person Specification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized university
  • Master’s degree in Accounting/ Finance or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Served for at least eight 8 years in a relevant position.
  • Certified Public Accountant K or its equivalent
  • Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya ICPAK/ACCA or its equivalent
  • Certification in an Enterprise Resource Planning System
  • Successfully completed a Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Strategic Leadership and Development Programme.
  • Proficiency in computer applications

Skills and attributes

  • Presentation skills,
  • Communication skills,
  • Report writing skills
  • Analytical skills,
  • Interpersonal skills,
  • Creativity and innovation,
  • Management skills.

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