Financial Controller at National Employment Authority (NEA)

Responsibilities Duties:

• The Financial Controller is responsible for overall financial management of the Programme, ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent accounting in compliance with GoK and IFAD procedures. This role oversees the full financial cycle—from budgeting and fund flow management to reporting and audit facilitation—ensuring that Programme resources are managed efficiently and in accordance with legal and financial obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Budget Control
• Provide financial inputs into the preparation of the Annual Work Plans and Budgets (AWP&B).
• Ensure Programme budget is timely captured in GoK systems, including allocation and access to counterpart funding.
• Monitor fund commitments, disbursements, and overall cash flow to support effective implementation

Academic Qualifications/Professional Skills/Expertise:  

• At least seven (7) years of professional experience in financial management, including a minimum of five (5) years in a senior management level managing government and donor-funded projects at the level of a Finance Specialist.
• Demonstrated experience in public sector financial systems and budgeting processes.
• Solid understanding of GoK budgeting and accounting procedures.
• Proven ability to work with accounting software, electronic spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent planning, recordkeeping, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and accounting packages.
• Team player, self-motivated, and results-oriented with high integrity.