Job Description
Job Purpose
Provides leadership, strategic management and day to day management of finance and treasury
services.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordinating and consolidating the departmental/divisional budgets and expenditure
plans and prepare draft reports for management consideration;
2. Coordinating timely preparation of the annual Work Plans, budget estimates and
Medium Term Financial framework of the Corporation;
3. Guiding departmental, divisional and sectional heads in the management of their budgets
through regular provision of reliable up to date financial information;
4. Interpreting financial policies for sound financial practices and effective implementation
of internal controls;
5. Reviewing expenditure returns from departments, prepare variance analysis and
recommend corrective action;
6. Preparing consolidated budget for the Corporation, participate in the Pre-MTEF sector
meetings as well as defend the Corporation’s budget during the Sector Working Group
(SWG);
7. Preparing the division’s budget estimates and consolidate the Corporation’s annual
budget and Medium Term Financial framework for presentation to the General Manager
Finance & Business Development;
8. Developing, Implementing and monitoingr ERP Finance Module and ensure that all
financial transactions are carried out within the Enterprise Resource Planning for effective
and efficient service delivery;
9. Undertaking necessary adjustments in the budget as approved by management from time
to time;
10. Collating financial and other supporting information to be reported to committees or
Senior Managers;
11. Analyzing financial information to assist Corporation’s profitability and growth;
12. Providing technical support to technical departments during the budget making and
external process;
13. Analyzing the prioritization of activities, projects and programs within the Corporation
for purposes of resource allocation in the budget and prepare draft reports for approval;
14. Consolidating the finance & Treasury division work plans and budgets;
15. Verifying and ensuring that all ledger transactions are correctly posted;
16. Authorizing payment and journal vouchers to ensure proper usage of resources and
avoid wastage;
17. Approving monthly bank reconciliations to ensure stewardship of financial resources;
18. Approving all documents within the Corporation which have a financial implication as
per the set limits to ensure financial control and prudent utilization of financial resources
19. Maintaining the Corporation’s records and data on budgets, financial reports, assets and
costs, and ensure the same are secure and properly maintained;
Recognized Qualifications
1. A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have
been in a management role in a public or private institution;
2. A Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance
Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution.
3. A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Finance,
Commerce, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
4. Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) certification or its equivalent;
5. Be a Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any
other recognized professional body in good standing;
6. Have a certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
7. Have proficiency in computer application skills:
8. Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work
performance and results; and
9. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.