The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national
institution established by the Media Act, 2007 as the leading institution in
the regulation of media and in the conduct and discipline of journalists.
The Council seeks to fill the following vacant position:
Finance Manager
Reports to: Chief
Executive Officer
Purpose of the Job: Management
of the Council’s finances, the financial systems, planning of financial
services, monitoring expenditures and enforcing financial compliance.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design,
implement and review financial management policies, systems and procedures
to ensure efficient and effectives accounting and finance processes;
- Responsible
for preparation of annual budgets and financial projections;
- Responsible
for timely preparation of accurate Management Accounts and Financial
Statements/Reports;
- Monitor
the financial performance and cash flows of the Council, advice on matters
arising and propose remedial measures where appropriate;
- Responsible
for compliance matters in regards to taxation and statutory requirements;
- In
liaison with the Human Resource and Administration Manager ensure proper
payroll management and salary administration;
- Facilitate
external and internal audits and ensure effective implementation of audit
recommendations;
- Advise
management with regard to financial matters;
- Effective
supervision of Departmental staff;
- Undertake
such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent
with the level of responsibility of this role.
Academic/ Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance option from a recognised
institution.
- Must
have at least CPA (K) or its acceptable equivalent.
- Five
(5) years working experience in a similar position.
- Experience
especially in the public sector will be an added advantage.
- Be
proficient in any of the automated accounting computer packages such as
pastel, Quick Books, ERP systems (SAP, Navision) etc.
- Those
that have relevant Masters Degree are encouraged to apply.
Applicants meeting above qualifications should send their
applications giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience,
present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime
telephone number, detailed C.V, copies of certificates and testimonials and
contact details of three referees.
Applications should indicate position applied for including the
reference number and addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Media Council of Kenya
P.O. Box 43132- 00100
Nairobi
Media Council of Kenya
P.O. Box 43132- 00100
Nairobi
Applications can also be sent via E-mail:
recruit@mediacouncil.or.ke
Or hand deliver applications to: Media Council of Kenya, Ground
Floor, British American Insurance Centre at Mara/Ragati Road Junction in Upper
Hill.
So as to reach not later than 3rd May 2013.
NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.