Job Description:
Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Accountant DHA. If you are interested to join MoH then please read the details job description carefully before submitting application.
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Job Title: Accountant
Hiring Organization:
- Name: Ministry of Health
- Industry: Government
- Department: Health
- Website: www.health.go.ke
Job Details:
- Reference No.: SDMS/ DHP/014
- Job Grade: DUH6
- Schedule: Full Time
- Number of posts: 1 (one)
- Duty Station: Digital Health Agency Head Quarters
- Employment Type: Contractual
- Term of services: Two (2) Years Contract (Renewable)
Important Dates:
- Date Posted: March 25, 2025
- Valid Through: April 08, 2025
Salary:
- Competitive Package for the Successful Candidate
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; and
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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:
Interested and qualified applicants are requested to submit their applications online through the recruitment portal accessible on the Ministry of Health website: https://www.health.go.ke/vacancies-internships, on or before 8th April, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.