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The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to formulate policies and regulate procurement and disposal practices in respect of all procuring and disposing entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions. Implement Financial and Accounting processes and reporting activities of the Authority in accordance with prescribed regulations.Senior Finance Officer carries out the following duties:· Assist to prepare departmental Budget.· Prepare quarterly budget projections and analysis and periodical budget performance reports. Manage budgets and other allocated resources in accordance with financial regulations and departmental procedures.· Prepare Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development (MOFED) quarterly performance reports using Output Budgeting Tool (OBT).· Enter payroll entries into the accounting system and advise on any adjusting entries.· Oversee the posting and reconciliations of sub-ledger accounts including staff ledgers, suppliers’ ledger, stores ledger and bank.· Generate monthly Trial Balance.· Ensure that the schedules for statutory deductions are made and remitted monthly.· Contribute to budget and target setting and ensure effective financial performance.· Supervise subordinate staff.· Supervise engraving of fixed assets.· Maintain/update the fixed assets register and generate quarterly reports.· Supervise the execution of end of year activities.· Provide guidance to subordinate officers, in accordance with designated responsibilities.· Advise the Manager on any revisions necessary for improved financial data capture and reporting· Honours degree in either B Com (Accounting) or BBA (Accounting).· A professional qualification in ACCA, CPA (U), CPA (K) or equivalentRELATED JOB EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:· A minimum of 3 years experience in a busy finance office in a reputable organisation· Must have good working knowledge of spreadsheets particularly Microsoft Excel, and working knowledge of an accounting package. Working knowledge of Solomon IV Accounting Package is an added advantage.· Should be knowledgeable with the operations and workings of financial/accounting systems in Government.ADDITIONAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:· Analytical skills.· High standards of integrity.· Good knowledge of computer management and applications.· Result and Team Oriented.· Ability to work under tight deadlines.· Good interpersonal skills.· Good oral and communication skills· Report writing skillsFull time employee on a 3 year renewable contract and an attractive salary package.· Envelopes should be clearly marked “Application for the Post of Senior Finance Officer ”· 3 professional references are required. Independent reference checks will be conducted. A detailed CV including a hand-written application letter, copies of academic certificates/and transcript and 2 current photographs of the applicant should be submitted toPublic Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,Not later than 22nd April 2014 at 5.00 p.m.· Only short listed candidates will be contacted.· Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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