Ministry of Health Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Accountant Jobs in Kenya; As an Accountant, you will report to the Project Support Manager and oversee financial documentation, budgeting, and financial reporting. You will ensure compliance with accounting standards, reconcile accounts, and process payments.

Your role includes preparing financial statements, handling payroll, and ensuring accurate financial records. Strong attention to detail and accounting knowledge are essential.
Your role includes analyzing project costs, reviewing financial procedures, and coordinating internal and external audits. Strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills are required.

Key Responsibilities

implementing all Decisions on matters pertaining to accounts;

preparing annual reports and financial statements for presentation to the relevant authorities;

Enforcing compliance to existing legal and policy framework guiding financial and accounting matters in the public service;

preparing annual budget and work plan for the Division;

Supervising all staff assigned to the accounts Unit and ensure that they have been assigned performance targets and are appraised promptly in accordance to the performance guidelines for the Institute.

Guiding the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPS) including the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) techniques in accounting for Institute’s finances, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs;

Coordinating the development of departmental annual work plans and budgets and ensuring prudent utilization of resources;

Overseeing the accounts payable and receivable on a regular basis so that smooth functioning of the finances of the project can take place;

Participate in the Development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;

Promoting good governance, providing leadership and fostering teamwork among employees and play a key role in managing and motivating staff;

Validating final accounts prepared within time frame provided by legislations;
Fostering a culture that promotes ethical practice

within the Accounts unit;

Facilitating operational accountability and team building;

Participating diligently in various committees as shall be appointed or tasked from time to time.

Handle all financial transactions, financial records and accounts of the project;

Process all bills in a timely manner to avoid inconveniences;

fill out all the tax related forms for the project and also deposit the tax regularly;

prepare journals, reconciliation statements and other such documents so as to make sure that all the financial activities of the project are kept in check and in a timely and regular basis.

Required qualifications, Skills and Experience

At least six (6) years’ experience in handling financial accounting matters preferably in a project setting;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Membership to a relevant professional body such as Institute of Public Accountants (ICPAK) Kenya, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent;

Proficiency in computer application skills;

Demonstrated high standards of professional competence and managerial ability;


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health Accountant Jobs in Kenya

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