Management Accountant (FMG/PA 1)

KEY OUTPUTS

• Quarterly and annually cash flow forecast prepared and submitted;
• Control mechanism established;
• Allocation advices  prepared and submitted;
• Warrant allocated prepared and inputted on system;
• Commitment requisition prepared.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AREAS

Technical/Professional Responsibilities;

• Provides Cash Flow Templates to all stakeholders for preparation of their annual Cash Flow Forecast in keeping with their approved budget;
• Compares and analyses cash flow request with the budgeted provision and operational plan;
• Prepares Cash Flow Statements on a quarterly basis and submits to Senior Management Accountant for discussion with Director, Management Accounts before submission to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service;
• Collate and submit all Cash Flow Forecasts to the MOFP for the Ministry of Health;
• Assists in the allocation of monthly warrants;
• Prepares allocation advices for Regional Health Authorities and other activities and sends to Regional Directors, Chief Executive Officer UHWI, and Programme Managers;
• Inputs Approved Budget and Supplementary Estimates on the Financial Management Information System for both Capital and Recurrent Heads by Objects;
• Prepares commitment requisitions for Finance and Accounts Division and submits to Commitment Officer;
• Informs and pays National Health Fund of the amount allocated for drugs on behalf of the Regional Health Authorities;
• Liaises with Regional Finance Directors on matters relating to Cash Flow.

Other Responsibilities:

• Performs other related duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Senior Management Accountant.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Quarterly and Annual Cash Flow Forecast Statements are prepared and submitted to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service on a timely basis according to stipulated guidelines;
• Control mechanism established to ensure that total allocation does not exceeds approved budget.
•  Allocation advices  prepared and submitted to Activities in accordance with established guidelines;
• Warrant allocated prepared and inputted on system on a timely basis;
• Commitment requisition prepared on a timely basis.
• Confidentially, integrity and professionalism are displayed in the execution of duties and personal conduct. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• AAT Level 3;
• ACCA-CAT Level C/level 3;
• ACCA Level 1;
• NVQJ Level 4, Accounting;
• Diploma in Accounting from an accredited University or Community College;
• ASc. Degree in Business Studies/Management Studies/Business Administration from an accredited tertiary Institution;
• ASc. Degree in Accounting, MIND;
• Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND, Government Accounting levels 1,2 &3;or
• BSc. Degree in Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting or BBA Degree from an accredited University.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.