Job Description
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The key duties, responsibilities and requirements for the position of Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts are as follows: –
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Overseeing the development, implementation and review of financial and accounting regulations and procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
- Enforcing all applicable financial control systems, standards, regulations, policies, strategies, plans, laws and procedures;
- Ensuring that resources of the KNLS are used in a way that is lawful and authorized and effective, efficient, economical and transparent;
- Coordinating the preparation and controlling of budget estimates of expenditure and revenues of the KNLS in conformity with the Strategic Plan;
- Overseeing the preparation of financial and accounting forecasting and planning reports;
- Ensuring preparation request for authorization of loss write-offs maintain records for write-offs during a financial year;
- Overseeing the preparation and submission of financial and non-financial reports;
- Ensuring compliance with applicable financial, statutory obligations and circulars;
- Addressing and resolving audit issues raised by the Internal Auditors;
- Maintaining a Risk Management Register;
- Facilitating capacity building in financial controls;
- Ensuring governance mechanisms for transparency and integrity;
- Coordinating the preparation and implementation of a business continuity plan for the directorate;
- Initiating and promoting Business Process Re-engineering (BPR);
- Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
- Spearheading the development and implementation of the department’s strategic plans, budgets and performance contract; and
- Managing, mentoring, coaching and developing staff in the department.
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- At least fifteen (15) cumulative years of relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts or a comparable position;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body; and
- Proficiency in computer applications
Key Skills and Competences
- Leadership skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Creativity and innovations
- Able to prepare and deliver effective presentations
- Team Player
How to Apply
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