Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:


Ensuring preparation of periodic financial reports and final financial statements
Providing leadership and managing talent in the Department;
Coordinating the preparation of financial reports, interpreting financial statements and making recommendations;
Reviewing financial systems proposed and making recommendations for management consideration;
Reviewing investment strategies and making recommendations for management action;
Reviewing and evaluating cost rationalization opportunities;
Liaising with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of the Fund’s finances
Monitoring compliance with financial requirements;
Supervising the maintenance of financial records and ensuring safe custody of Fund’s financial assets;
Supervising treasury management;
Ensure the preparation of budget estimates and monitoring compliance with approved budget;
Overseeing the development and implementation of Departmental work plans, budgets and timely reports for the Department;
Overseeing review and development of quality management system and implementation of quality management systems audit recommendations; and
Undertaking risk mitigation in the Department.


Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –


At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, of which five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position;
Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines in Commerce (accounting or finance option), business administration (accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Masters’ degree in any of the following disciplines: – finance, accounting, business administration, commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.


Skills and competencies


Leadership skills;
Strategic and innovative thinking;
Interpersonal relationship skills;
Strong analytical skills;
Negotiation skills;
Report writing skills;
Problem solving skills;
Communication skills;
Ability to work under pressure;
Ability to work independently and in a team;
Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
Excellent administrative capabilities.