Assistant Director, Accounts at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)

PURPOSE STATEMENT;

• To provide strategic leadership and oversight in the management of accounting functions by ensuring effective financial control, compliance with statutory requirements, and adherence tosound accounting principles, policies, and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines, frameworks, norms, regulations, plans, standards and programs on accounts;
• Interpreting financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices, and control and management of PAYE, VAT, and other statutory deductions;
• Implementing an effective system of internal control that adheres to the Authority’s policies and procedures;
•  Coordinating reconciliation of creditors ledger, general ledger, and cash book accounts in conformity with the laid down financial regulations;
• Ensuring receipts of revenue are posted timely in line with laid down financial regulation and procedures;
• Coordinating the preparation of payment vouchers, cheque books, and cashbook records;
• Ensuring all payments and receipts conform to relevant government circulars and accounting regulations;
• Maintaining book of debtors, debt accounts and monitoring payments;
• Ensuring accuracy of computations, appropriate charging of accounts, and monitoring of postings of payments;
• Responding to audit queries;
• Ensuring filing of monthly tax returns to ensure compliance with periodic tax payments,
• information reporting, and other statutory requirements;
• Recommending on mitigating measures for addressing risks in the department;
• Developing and implementing business continuity plans for the department;
• Implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the department;
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Developing and implementing the department’s strategic plans, budgets and performance contract; and
• Mentoring and coaching staff in the department.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Finance Officer/Accountant, or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Business Finance & Banking, Economics, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification from an accredited examination body;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or ACCA Member in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.