Principal Finance Officer Jobs in Kenya – Financial Reporting Centre (FRC)

Principal Finance Officer Jobs in Kenya – Financial Reporting Centre (FRC)


  • The Principal Finance Officer will report to the Manager, Finance and Accounts.

    Job Description

    Duties and Responsibilities:-

  • Interpreting and communicating budgetary guidelines as stipulated in Public Financial Management Act and Regulations;

  • Coordinating the preparation of budget and revised estimates;

  • Reviewing and submitting for approval the departmental work plans and budget;

  • Consolidating annual and revised budgets for presentation to the Board;

  • Monitoring budget implementation for management decision;

  • Developing and documenting financial processes, manuals and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;

  • Reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure variance reports;

  • Reviewing and reporting on the status of budget implementation and absorption levels;

  • Developing short-term, medium-term and long-term revenue and expenditure framework;

  • Ensuring expenditures are within the voted provision;

  • Identifying, documenting and mitigating risks in the department; and

  • Participating in training of staff and stakeholders on public finance management;

    Person Specifications

  • At least six (6) years’ work experience in finance or accounts, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position;

  • Bachelors’ degree in either Commerce (Accounting / Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

  • Masters’ degree in
    either Business Administration, Finance, Commerce or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

  • Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)/Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or any other recognized professional body and in good standing;

  • Management course of at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and

  • Must be a citizen of Kenya.

    Key Competencies and Skills

  • Excellent planning and analytical skills;

  • Good Communication and reporting skills;

  • Good interpersonal skills;

  • High level of judgement and integrity;

  • Competence in work performance; and

  • Proficiency in computer applications

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Principal Finance Officer Jobs in Kenya – Financial Reporting Centre (FRC)


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