Requirements
Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years' relevant work experience, with three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director (Accounts or Finance) or a comparable position
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or Business Management (Finance/Accounting options)
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Business Management (Finance/Accounting options) from a recognized institution
Professional qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA), or ACCA
Membership in good standing with ICPAK, IIA-K, ICIFA, or ACCA
Certificate in a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Key Responsibilities
Providing technical advice on the agency's financial resources
Developing and implementing internal Accounting and Financial policies, strategies, standards, programmes and regulations
Coordinating the management of Accounting and Financial activities for the agency's financial resources
Implementing Accounting and financial management regulations, systems and procedures as per the PFMA
Facilitating the implementation of the agency's strategic plans in line with the agency's approved budgets
Ensuring maintenance of books of accounts and financial records relating to income and expenditure as well as assets and liabilities of the agency
Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the agency's budget estimates
Ensuring planning and budgeting for the agency
Mobilizing and managing financial resources for the agency
Promoting efficient allocation and utilization of financial resources
Monitoring the implementation of the approved budget and reporting as required
Ensuring preparation of accounting and financial reports of the agency
Ensuring statutory deductions are remitted to relevant authorities
Building capacity and managing performance of the agency
Required Compliance Certificates
Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
Certificate of compliance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Current Self Declaration form from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)