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Job Description

Finance Jobs, The Social Health Authority Jobs.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

Cumulative service period of three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of Finance and Accounts Officer II or in a comparable position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance option), Business Management (Finance option) Finance its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
Certified Public Accountant II (CPA II) by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
Proficiency in computer application skills.
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for implementing financial policies, maintaining books of accounts, monitoring revenue and expenditure, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities: –

Implementing financial regulations, policies, strategies and plans;
Implementing Budgetary and cost control;
Maintaining books of accounts and financial records;
Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
Implementing internal financial controls;
Preparing financial reports and statements;
Maintaining accurate and complete financial record of the Authority;
Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligation and circulars;
Analysing and reporting on revenue collected to management;
Preparing payment vouchers and processing of payments;
Managing petty cash;
Maintaining records relating to Government grants and other donor funds;
Preparing of management and statutory reports including final accounts;
Maintenance of statutory deductions and remittance;
Maintaining financial records for projects and programs;
Identifying, analysing and managing of financial risk control in the Authority;
Collecting of revenue; and
Collating financial estimates and determining of aggregate expenditure.

To access the full advertisement, including detailed job descriptions, core functions, and person specifications, kindly visit the SHA website at https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/

Application Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
Copies of academic and professional certificates.
A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applications should be addressed to: The Chairperson Social Health Authority P. O Box 30443-00100 Ragati Road NAIROBI

Applications can be submitted online on https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to the SHA building 10th floor by clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.

Deadline

All applications must be received by 5.00 pm 18th November, 2025.

A competitive remuneration package as advised by the Salaries & Remuneration Commission will be offered to the successful candidate.

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