Job Description

Principal Finance Officer

National Quality Control Lab is seeking a Principal Finance Officer to lead finance and accounts activities for a two-year contract based in Nairobi, Kenya. The role will support sound financial planning, reporting, controls, revenue monitoring and compliance with applicable regulations.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement finance and accounts strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures.
• Approve payment vouchers and commitment documents in line with established regulations.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and evaluate revenue collection processes.
• Prepare financial reports and analyse income and expenditure against budgets.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile debtor and creditor ledgers.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date books of accounts and prepare management financial reports.
• Develop budget proposals and financial plans, review petty cash reconciliations, and ensure the safe custody of financial records, cheque books, cash and assets.

What you'll bring

• At least nine years of relevant work experience, including at least three years as a Senior Finance Officer or in a comparable role.
• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Management or Economics with an Accounting or Finance option, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• CPA(K) Part III certification.
• Current membership in ICPAK or another recognised professional body, in good standing.
• A management course lasting at least four weeks from a recognised institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

What will be offered

• A two-year contract role.
• One available position at grade NQCL 5.