The National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) was established in 1982 as a department in the then office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs. Its role was mainly to advice on all matters pertaining to population. NCPD’s mandate was further enhanced under Sessional Paper No. 4 of 1984 on Population Policy Guidelines, and was later revised, to form the backbone of Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2000 on National Population Policy for Sustainable Development.
The Council seeks to fill a vacant position of Deputy Director Finance and Accounts – NCPD 3.
Job Advert No. 005/2021
Reporting to: Director Corporate Services.
Job Purpose: The job holder provides strategic leadership in the establishment and enforcement of accounting methods, policies and principles; coordinates financial management and control systems; and guides the Council on financial matters.
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Analyzing and reporting on financial performance
- Coordinates development, implementation and review of the division’s strategic plan and directing financial planning.
- Researching and interpreting accounting policies so as to provide sound financial support and insights to enable the council make sound decisions.
- Managing financial reporting of the Council which includes quarterly reports and donor/partners financial reports
- Managing and overseeing compliance with statutory requirements.
- Managing the External Auditor relationship
- Managing and overseeing the council’s banking arrangements
- Advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs
- Risk Management to ensure the Council has a solid risk framework in place for the division.
- Prepare reports on financial statements, project budgets and Donor/GOK
- Coach, mentor staff.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Coordination of Council’s budget Planning, formulation and execution.
- Develop the division annual work plan
- Developing and implementing accounting policies, financial and reporting system and internal controls.
- Preparation and maintenance of accounting records
- Coordinates preparation of external/internal audit material and external financial reporting
- Reviewing annual and quarterly financial reports for the council
- Monitoring and interpreting council cash flows
- Developing financial management mechanism that minimize financial and operational risks in the Council.
- Organize and manage the Finance and Accounts Division
- Responsible for implementation and maintenance of ISO management systems in the Division
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have at least the following qualifications:-
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting / Finance option); Economics, Finance, Commerce or equivalent;
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business Administration/Finance/Accounts or related;
- Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme/Course lasting not less not than four (4) weeks or its equivalent;
- CPA or ACCA finalist, CPAK
- Nine (9) years of relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at managerial level;
- Shown merit and ability in work performance and results;
- Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting packages and ERP
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