Job Description

Department Of Education

Designation : SNR. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (Code- EDU25-01664)

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
1.1 Management and control of all financial and available resources are used for the intended purpose.
1.2 Review and the presentation of Reports to the Budget Review Committee including achievements of the Unit in relation to the expenditure of given funds.
1.3 Ensure that procurement procedures are followed prior to the authorization of expenditure to commit public funds and disposition of the Unit properties.
1.4 Prepare bank reconciliation and financial report for the Unit.
1.5 Prepare annual Budgets for the Unit.
1.6 Monitor and control Expenditure and disseminate reports to supervisors as required.
1.7 Liaise closely with Director on all matters pertaining to Operational funds, and operational assets in the Provinces.
1.8 Develop plans and strategies that will be used to seek Donor Funding besides re-current.
1.9 Ensure Head Quarter and field officers are assisted in their work by providing necessary resources.
1.10 Incorporate Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Principles and Values of Honesty, Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Wisdom and Responsibility in programs, activities and initiatives to foster positive work ethics.

2. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
2.1 Qualifications
2.1.1 Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Management.
2.2 Knowledge
2.2.1 Knowledgeable of Public Finance (Control & Audit) Act, Business & Government Accounting procedures, and related financial instructions.
2.2.2 The Education system and its functions and policies.
2.3 Skills
2.3.1 Planning, management & supervisory skills.
2.3.2 Personal qualities of leadership and initiative.
2.3.3 Negotiations & numeracy skills.
2.3.4 Cost benefit and analysis skills
2.3.5 Have adequate skills in Programmed budgeting and financial planning.
2.3.6 Good review and reporting skills.
2.3.7 Computer literate in Microsoft word and excel.
2.4 Work Experience
2.4.1 Must have 4 years of experience in Government finance systems.
2.4.2 Ability to execute task unsupervised.
2.4.3 Matured and can apply own initiative.

Job Type:

Full Time

Language Requirements:

English

Salary(per annum):

K43,290 – K52,910

Job Location:

HEAD OFFICE