Key Responsibilities
Organise and manage the Accounting Unit – direct, control and co- ordinate both routine and non-routine accountancy matters;
Interpret and implement financial and accounting policies, budgeting, management accounting methods and financial returns;
Ensure that sound accounting policies and controls are applied to all financial transactions;
Develop and implement depot financial reporting requirements;
Compile in a timely manner KEMSA budgets, periodic reporting of actuals and reporting of variance;
Ensure periodic depot functional audits;
Ensure accurate product costing;
Supervise the credit control function; and
Develop and supervise the finance and accounting staff.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following documents:

Person Specifications
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Economics from a recognised university. A master’s degree is an added advantage;
Possess a professional qualification – CPA/ ACCA or equivalent;
Hold valid membership with a professional accounting body and be in good standing;
Have not less than seven (7) years’ experience in a busy financial environment with at least four (4) years in a middle management level within a finance function preferably in health, supply chain management, commercial or public sector;
Have sound experience in financial and management reporting in accordance with IFRS/IAS; and
Proficient in computerised accounting and ERP systems.
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Latest Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Certified copy of duly completed First Schedule (S.13) Self Declaration form from Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC); and Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
If you believe you clearly meet the relevant criteria for the roles above, please submit your application, copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae, including among other details of your current position, current and expected remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.

Method of Application
Applications, quoting the job reference number, accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of ID card, certificates and testimonials should be sent by post to the address below to be received not later than 17 December 2019.

Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority,
13 Commercial Street, Industrial Area,
P.O Box 47715-00100, NAIROBI.