Accounting Officer of the Ministry

Provides overall technical leadership and guidance in the management and operations of the Ministry.

Primary signatory to the Bank Accounts,

Ensures accountability and cost effective use of fiscal resources and implements Government policies.

Prepares a detailed hand- over report in case of transfer, leave, resignation or termination.

Custodian of all title deeds of the Ministry's properties.

Supervises overall activities of the Ministry

Is the Chief Accounting Officer and in that capacity approves all financial transactions for the Ministry of Education (General Education Sector) and the donors funds.

Effects the expenditure in accordance with the approved annual budget and work plan of the Ministry.

Officially communicates with the public and the private institutions on behalf of the Ministry

Approves all correspondence/communications with the government institutions and partners

Directs the incoming communication/correspondence to the appropriate directorates.

Approves or recommends the employment, the promotions, the decisions of the Board of Discipline or pensions of classified and unclassified staff in accordance with Public Service Regulations.

Briefs and renders weekly operational and financial reports to the Minister and the Deputy Minister.

Submits quarterly and annual audited financial reports to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.

Provides overall leadership and technical guidance in management and operation of the Ministry

Initiates, develops, interprets and directs the implementation of policies and procedures aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness.

Supervises Senior Managers/Directors General on matters relating to policy and operations.

Co-ordinates, plans and budgets for staff and operations of the Ministry Education (General Education Sector to ensure efficiency and effectiveness,

Manages and accounts for and controls of expenditure within budgetary provisions, and ensures rational and cost effective use of the resources.

Co-ordinates and ensures accountability of Ministerial grants to public schools

Ensures the development, review and implementation of the Strategic Plan.

Solicits funds to efficiently and effectively manages General Education Institutions.

Carries out all negotiations on behalf of the Ministry of Education (General Education Sector)with local and International bodies.

Ensures litigation cases involving the Ministry Education (General Education Sector)are handled in accordance with established procedures.

Projects a positive image and enhances good relations with the public.

Maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all time.

Is the custodian of the seal, registry and documents of General Education

Accountable to the Minister and Deputy Minister.

Performs any other duties as assigned by the Minister and Deputy Minister.