Job Summary
Job Summary
Support the implementation of financial management, accounting and budgeting functions while ensuring compliance with financial regulations, internal controls and statutory requirements.
Maintain accurate financial records, support revenue management and contribute to effective financial planning and reporting.Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Implement financial regulations, policies, strategies and financial plans.
Support budget implementation and cost-control initiatives.
Maintain books of accounts and financial records.
Monitor revenue collection and expenditures against approved budgets.
Implement and maintain internal financial controls.
Prepare financial reports, statements and management accounts.
Maintain accurate and complete financial records for the Laboratory.
Ensure compliance with statutory financial obligations, regulations and government circulars.
Analyze and report on revenue collection trends and performance to management.
Prepare payment vouchers and process payments in accordance with established procedures.
Manage petty cash and related reconciliations.
Maintain records relating to government grants, donor funds and externally funded projects.
Prepare management reports and statutory financial reports.
Manage statutory deductions, remittances and related compliance requirements.
Maintain financial records for projects and programmes.
Identify, analyze and manage financial risks and control measures.
Support revenue collection activities and reconciliations.
Collate financial estimates and determine aggregate expenditure requirements.Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting or Finance Option), Economics, Business Administration (Accounting or Finance Option) or an equivalent qualification from a (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});recognized institution and Part II of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or equivalent qualification.
OR Part III of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) Examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.Experience
Experience
Minimum three (3) years of relevant work experience at the level of Accountant II or in a comparable position.Key Competencies
Key Competencies
Financial Accounting and Reporting.
Budgeting and Budgetary Control.
Revenue Management and Monitoring.
Internal Financial Controls.
Financial Analysis and Forecasting.
Accounts Reconciliation and Record Management.
Statutory Compliance and Tax Administration.
Grant and Donor Fund Management.
Risk Management and Financial Governance.
ERP and Financial Systems Proficiency.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
Attention to Detail and Accuracy.