Job Description
ADVERT NO. NG-CDFB/003/2022: MANAGER, FINANCIAL SERVICES (HEADQUARTERS) - NG-CDF SCALE
3 (1 post)
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this Position, a candidate must have: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting, Finance), Business
Management/Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Commerce (Accounting, Finance), Business
Management/Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent;
iv. At least ten (10) years’ work experience; four (4) of which should be in a relevant field at
supervisory/management level;
v. Certificate in a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
vi. Membership certificate to ICPAK;
vii. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance
and results;
viii. Proficiency in computer applications; and
ix. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
The Manager, Financial Services will report to the Chief Executive Officer through the Chief Manager,
Headquarter Finance, Human Resource and Administration, and will be responsible for the following:
i. Develop, regularly review and document financial policies, procedures manuals and processes for
the Board headquarters to strengthen internal controls;
ii. Interpret and communicate budgetary guidelines as issued by the National Treasury and coordinate
the preparation of Board secretariat budget and revised estimates;
iii. Oversee performance management in the division which includes setting targets and appraisal
systems;
iv. Review and submit for approval the division’s budget and Work plan;
v. Safeguard the Board’s physical assets including financial resources;
vi. Prepare and submit periodic financial reports;
vii. Ensure control and proper usage of accountable documents;
viii. Ensure proper books of accounts are in place and updated, including the asset register;
ix. Respond to internal and external audit queries related to financial transactions;
x. Coordinate payment processes, authorise payments and serve as a signatory to the board’s bank
accounts;
xi. Oversee management of Appropriations in Aid (AIA), including developing appropriate revenue
management systems;
xii. Coach and mentor staff to improve performance;
xiii. Prepare and submit periodic and annual financial statements for the Board headquarters;
xiv. Certify Authority to Incur Expenditures (A.I.E) for the allocated funds;
xv. Develop and regularly review resource mobilisation policies and procedures;
xvi. Liaise with the State Department responsible for planning and the National treasury for efficient
release of funds;
xvii. Keep custody of accountable document registers at the Board headquarters;
xviii. Manage banking arrangements of the Board’s bank accounts;
xix. Develop, review periodically and update the strategy for resource mobilisation;
xx. Identify funding opportunities, prepare funding proposals and budget plans for resource
mobilisation;
xxi. Identify and document risks in the department and institute mitigation measures;
xxii. Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.