Job Description
SENIOR FINANCE & ACCOUNTS OFFICER JOB REF NO. MIC/008/2023(ONE
POSITION)
Terms of Service - contract for a term of five (5) years and may be eligible for
reappointment subject to acceptable performance.
Duties & Responsibilities
i. Developing and reviewing financial control systems that protect the Corporation’s assets;
ii. Preparing complete, accurate and timely financial statements;
iii. Overseeing cash flow management of the Corporation;
iv. Developing relationships with financial institutions;
v. Developing optimal capital structure to enhance business expansion, minimize
Corporation’s cost of capital and risk of financial distress;
vi. Efficient management of current assets, current liabilities, turnover and enhanced
management of working capital and cash conversions cycles;
vii. Formulating the Corporation’s financial strategy and coordinating preparation of annual
budgets for resource allocation;
viii.Analyzing business financial performance;
ix. Advising management on all matters of financial management and undertaking financial
assessments;
x. Developing, implementing and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures;
xi. Coordinate financial audits and ensure implementation of recommendations;
xii. Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligations and circulars;
xiii.Reviewing bank reconciliations;
xiv. Ensuring tax compliance in all operations of the Corporation;
xv. Preparing final financial reports at the end of the financial year;
xvi. Ensuring monthly processing of payroll;
xvii. Ensuring monthly processing and reconciliation of payments;
xviii. Assessing financial viability of all Corporation investments
Requirements for appointment
i. Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, (preferably with a major in finance,
economics or statistics) or a related field from a recognized University;
iii. Master’s Degree in a related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage;
iv. Have had experience in management for a period of not less than five (5) years;
v. Must be an ICPAK member;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications;
vii. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
PERSONAL QUALITIES, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES IN ADDITIONAL TO THE ABOVE
REQUIREMENTS.
i. Leadership skills
ii. Communication skills
iii. Ability to work under pressure
iv. Knowledge of relevant legislations
v. Public accounting audit experience strongly preferred
vi. Monitoring and evaluation skills.
vii. Interpersonal skills
viii.Collaboration skills