Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities entail the following:

Developing and coordinating implementation of finance strategies, performance contract and Departmental workplans;

Coordinating the development, execution and monitoring of Medium-Term Plan (MTP) and annual budgets;

Coordinating the preparation and verification of management and statutory financial reports in compliance with financial legislations, regulations and standards;

Interpretating and monitoring implementation of Financial Policies and procedures, applicable regulations, Government Circulars, and letters of instruction in collaboration with the parent Ministry, National Treasury and other Government Agencies;

Developing supplementary financial policies and procedures, and reviewing finance processes and Quality Management Systems for enhanced internal controls and risk management;

Coordinating the development, review and implementation of credit policy for optimal performance of the Council’s revenue streams;

Monitoring the implementation of tax regulations and providing technical advice for compliance;

Overseeing the Council’s treasury management function on financial investments, cash flow management and maintaining an inventory of the Council’s bank accounts, approved signatories and authorized bank agents;

Developing and coordinating the implementation of assets management policies and procedures to safeguard KNEC assets;

Coordinating the development of a reliable system of accounting for management of accounting transactions, costing and pricing mechanisms of various services and products of the Council;

Managing the competency development and performance of the direct reports for succession planning.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) year’s work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the Grade of Assistant Director Finance and Accounts or in a comparable position.

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts, Commerce (Finance Option), Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognised institution;

Master’s degree in any of the following: Economics, Commerce (Finance Option) Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounts; or its equivalent from a recognised institution;

Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);

Registered member with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;

Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Proficiency in computer application;

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.