Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ACCOUNTS: KNRA 3
ONE (1) POST Vacancy No. KNRA/05/2023
An officer at this level will be head Finance & Accounts overseeing the operations of Finance & Accounting divisions and will be responsible to the Director Corporate Services.
Terms of Service: Renewable Contract
Remuneration: Salary and Benefits are those attached to KNRA Grade 3
For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:-
i. A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) years of which should be in a supervisory position;
ii. Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iii. Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iv. Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPAK) or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
v. Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
vi. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
vii. Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications;
viii. Proficiency in computer applications; and
ix. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic Finance strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
ii. Develop the Authority’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
iii. Giving oversight to the Authority’s financial affairs and advise the Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;
iv. Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Authority’s resources including finances and other assets and liabilities;
v. Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and timely financial and management accounts and reports to the Director General and the Board;
vi. Negotiating with banks, donors and development partners for appropriate support;
vii. Participating in the development and review of the Corporation strategic plan;
viii. Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards and other legal and regulatory policies;
ix. Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
x. Construct and monitor reliable internal control systems;
xi. Understand and mitigate key elements of the corporation financial risk profile;