Ref. MU/ADM/02/4/2024The Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Accounts) will be responsible to the Chief Finance OfficerImplementation of an adequate accounting system as a means of maintaining sound financial records, which must recognize, classify, post, summarize and report transactions;Overall operation and supervision of finance function in the system;Maintenance of high accounting standards within the department;Supervision and development of staff in the section; andPerforming any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Requirements for direct appointmentFor appointment to this position, a candidate must:-Be a holder of an earned Master's degree from a recognized Institution, majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or its equivalent;Have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants and in good standing:Have at least twelve (12) years relevant experience in a senior position;Have valid registration with ICPAK or any other recognized accounting professional body:Have certificate in relevant computer applications from a recognized institution;Have practical knowledge of Financial Computer packages: andHave a certificate in strategic leadership course or its equivalent lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage.An earned Doctorate degree from a recognized university, majoring in Accounting will be an added advantageRequirements for Serving OfficersFor appointment to this position, an officer must:-Be a holder of an earned Master's degree from a recognized Institution, majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or its equivalent:Have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants and in good standing;Have served in the grade of Senior Accountant Scale 13 for at least three (3) years:Have valid registration with ICPAK or any other recognized accounting professional body;Have certificate in relevant computer applications from recognized institution;Have practical knowledge of Financial Computer packages:Have consistently demonstrated outstanding qualities of Leadership, Coordination and Organization capabilities at Top Management Level:Have a certificate in strategic leadership course or its equivalent lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage;Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; andAn earned Doctorate degree from a recognized university, majoring in Accounting will be an added advantage
