(JOB REF: KYEB HR/01/2017-18)
An officer at this level will head the Finance department and will report to the Chief Executive Officer.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Developing financial management policies and procedures for the Board and ensuring their implementation
Developing the finance strategy for the Board and ensuring its implementation
Setting targets for the finance department and may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting services;
Ensure Tax compliance and timely submission of statutory returns;
Preparing periodical financial reports and ensuring management information is accurate, adequate and reliable for decision making.
Preparing quarterly expenditure forecast as a basis for discussions with the Treasury for release of funds;
Coordinating and analyzing Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget;
Preparing annual statutory accounts and manage statutory audits as well as implement the agreed upon internal and external audit recommendations;
Coordinating budget preparation and developing;
Team leader in financial resource allocation;
Managing staff in the department including performance appraisal, assigning of tasks and guidance to achieve desired results;
Responding to Audit Queries in consultation with CEO and head of the department.
Minimum Requirements
Be in possession of a Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration or a related degree;
Be a holder of CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification;
A Masters degree in any of the following areas: Business Administration (Finance/ Accounting), MSc. in Finance or equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
At least 10 years of overall professional experience with 6 of them in broad financial and operations management experience
Registered member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body in good standing.
Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Demonstrate knowledge of IFRS, IAS, and IPAS;
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Packages.
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