Deputy Director Finance And Accounts

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)