ADVERT NO. NG-CDFB/012/2022: PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT – NG-CDF SCALE 4 

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: –

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Commerce (Accounting, Finance), Business Management/Administration (Accounting, Finance), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Commerce (Accounting, Finance), Business Management/Administration (Accounting, Finance), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent;
4. At least eight (8) years’ work experience; four (4) of which should be in a relevant field at supervisory/management level;
5. Membership certificate to ICPAK;
6. Certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
7. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results;
8. Proficiency in computer applications; and
9. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities  

The Principal Accountant will report to the Manager, Field Financial Coordination and will be responsible for the following: 

1. Interpret and provide guidelines for implementation of financial policies and regulations for efficient management of the Fund;
2. Develop and document financial policies, manuals and processes to strengthen internal controls at the Constituencies;
3. Appraise Fund Account Managers, Sub County Accountants and National Government Constituency Development Fund Committees on financial management policies and guidelines;
4. Review Constituencies budget implementation and absorption levels and advise on best practices;
5. Coordinate the preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the Fund;
6. Prepare cash flow projections and financial management reports for the Board;
7. Mentor and Coach divisional staff and Fund Account Managers to improve performance;
8. Coordinate preparation of annual financial statements for the constituencies;
9. Ensure timely disbursement of funds to the constituencies;
10. Maintain a consolidated and updated register of the Board’s assets at the Constituencies;
11. Inspect Constituencies’ books of accounts and follow up on issues raised in audit and field inspection reports;
12. Develop and submit for approval the division’s work plan and budget and monitor its implementation;
13. Prepare training schedules and participate in training of Fund Account Managers and other stakeholders on public finance management;
14. Authenticate disbursement status reports for constituencies for submission to the Board;
15. Identify and document risks in the division and institute mitigation measures; and
16. Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.