Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, cash flow management, financial planning, expenditure control, and preparation of accurate financial reports.
• Accounting & Reporting: Supervise daily accounting operations, payment processing, reconciliations, invoicing, and maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Budgetary Control: Monitor departmental budgets, control operational costs, and recommend measures to improve financial efficiency and accountability.
• Asset Management: Maintain an up-to-date asset register, oversee asset allocation and utilisation, coordinate maintenance, and ensure proper safeguarding of institutional assets.
• General Administration: Coordinate office administration, procurement support, supplies management, records management, and maintenance of an efficient working environment.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise administrative and finance personnel, allocate duties, monitor performance, enforce accountability, and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal control procedures, statutory obligations, and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Operational Coordination: Work closely with management and departmental heads to coordinate daily operations, resolve administrative challenges, and support institutional objectives.
• Performance Monitoring: Prepare periodic financial and administrative reports, monitor departmental performance, identify operational risks, and recommend improvements to management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA(K) or ACCA will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in finance and administration, including staff supervision.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, asset management, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• High integrity, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication skills..