i.    To oversee implementation of MSD’s strategic plan in relation to finance and planning objectives;
ii.    To be responsible for implementation of financial and planning performance contract and Strategic Management Office (SMO) targets in the directorate;
iii.    To coordinate the preparation and implementation of MSD’s financial and annual business plans in line with the Medium Term Strategic Plan and other financial regulations;
iv.    To coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports and other financial management information for management use;
v.    To review internal accounting systems, financial policies, rules and regulations to ensure internal controls are enhanced and audit issues are identified and closed;
vi.    To oversee the implementation of policies and strategies for the management of assets, debtors, cash resources, purchase and pricing of goods and services;
vii.    To oversee risk management process to ensure that all significant risks are identified and mitigated;
viii.      To oversee the treasury management function including banking, funds transfer, foreign exchange, overseas purchases and the management of excess cash resources;
ix.    To conduct Performance Review and Appraisal of subordinates and gives feedback; and
x.    To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Masters and Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Accountancy, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Accountancy or Finance, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Economics and Finance, Economics Planning, Project Planning and Management, Policy Planning, Development Finance and Investment Planning, Development Finance and Investment Planning, Economic Planning, Economics or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions. The Master Degree must be related to Bachelor Degree. Candidate must be Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (T), ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent recognized by NBAA plus ten years of working experience of which two (2) years must be in a managerial level.