Job Description
ADVERT NO. EXT/ 07/05/2023- MANAGER, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS, SCALE
KW3 – (1 POST)
Salary scale: Kshs. 120,088x 10,721 - 195,134 PM
House allowance: Kshs. 45,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 14,000
Annual leave allowance: Kshs. 1/3 of Basic Salary
Medical Cover: As per the KEWI Scheme
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Descriptions
The Manager Finance and Accounts, KW3 reports to the Deputy Director Corporate
Services, KW2.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Ensuring expenditure controls and payments;
ii. Maintaining an up to date books of accounts;
iii. Maintaining asset register;
iv. Preparing all financial reconciliations;
v. Assisting in the preparation of management accounts;
vi. Preparing financial reports;
vii. Reviewing expenditure returns from the county and departments;
viii. Preparing budgets;
ix. Accounting for funds disbursed to the Institute;
x. Preparing management and statutory reports including final accounts;
xi. Assisting in the development of supplementary financial regulations and
procedures to enhance internal controls established through Treasury
regulations and procedures;
xii. Ensuring compliance with the National Treasury regulations and procedures;
xiii. Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;
xiv. Supervising, training and development of accounts staff;
xv. Setting targets for the accounts staff and evaluating achievements.
xvi.
Job Specifications
i. For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following
requirements:
ii. Served in the scale of Principal Accountant, KW4 or a comparable and
relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of four (4) years;
iii. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), have passed
Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized
equivalent from a recognized Institution;
iv. Have a Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting,
Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
v. Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
vi. Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);
vii. Have demonstrated professional competence in Accounts work as reflected in
work performance and results;
viii. Have a clear understanding of the Mandate of KEWI and the role of finance
and accounts work in achievement of the same.
ix. Certificate in computer applications;
x. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
xi. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key personal
attributes and core competences:
Personal Attributes
i. Organizational, managerial and administrative skills;
ii. Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions;
iii. Ability to work with minimum supervision;
iv. Creativity and Innovativeness;
v. Professionalism and integrity;
vi. Interpersonal skills including being a team player; and
vii. Good communication skills.
Core Competences
i. Supervisory management;
ii. Policy implementation;
iii. Oral / written communication skills;
iv. ERP skills;
v. Target setting;
vi. Administrative skills.