DEPUTY DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ACCOUNTS GRADE 3

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Manage all issues regarding the financing of the corporation's activities.

ii. Participate in Development and implementation of sound financial management policies and procedures.

iii. Consolidating the printed budget estimates and revised budget as per guidelines issued by the National Treasury.

iv. Forecasting Annual cash flow requirements and coordinate preparation of annual budgets.

v. Scheduling all payments within the corporation's budgetary provisions.

vi. Ensure Budgetary and cost control by reviewing expenditure returns from departments, prepare variance analysis and recommend corrective action

vii. Guide other departments by interpreting government accounting policy and applying it in all operations of the corporation's

viii. Plan and coordinate timely preparation of annual Work Plans and budget estimates.

ix. Develop and manage internal controls and compliance.

x. Participate in Public Private Partnership program strategies and resource mobilization.

xi. Analyse and interpret financial reports and other accounting records.

xii. Ensure prudent and optimal utilization of corporation's funds and Assets

xiii. Manage proper records of financial transactions.

xiv. Oversee preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with accounting standards and procedures and submission to relevant institutions.

xv. Review and ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounting reports on quarterly and annual basis

xvi. Maintain accurate and complete financial record of the corporation's and regularly review the financial system;

xvii. Undertake financial risk management.

xviii. Monitor and evaluate funds applications and accountability

xix. Ensure compliance with applicable financial statutory obligations and circulars.

xx. Ensure proper Revenue and Treasury Management and reporting.

Requirements

b) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

i. A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience six (6) of which should have been in management

ii. Master’s Degree in any of the following: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

iii. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance or Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

iv. Certified Public Accountant Part III (CPA K) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);

v. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

vi. Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body vii.Proficiency in computer applications

viii. Demonstrated results in work performance

ix. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.