The National Commission for Science,
Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is a State Corporation established under
the Science, Technology and Innovation Act of 2013.
To achieve this mandate the Commission
seeks to fill the following vacant position:
Manager, Finance and Accounting
STIC Grade 12
Ref: NACOSTI/FA/STIC12/2015
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Manager, Finance and Accounting will be in charge of the Financial and Accounting operations of the Commission.
The Manager will be responsible to
the Director, Finance and Administration for the following duties:-
- Preparing budget estimates,
expenditure/revenue monitoring and forecasts
- Ensuring prioritization of programs and
activities for results-based allocation of resources
- Ensuring prioritization of projects and
activities for the purpose of financial allocations in the budget
- Overseeing of commitment of funds and
expenditure trends in line with Government Circulars
- Recommending reallocations within Budgeted
heads and programmes and the overall financial management and control of
voted funds
- Offering strategic leadership on all matters
pertaining to prudent financial management
- Developing and review Budget Policy for the
Commission
- Developing, implementing and ensuring
compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
- Preparing and maintaining timely and accurate
financial statement and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Preparing periodic financial and account
report to aid management decision making
- Preparing final financial statements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Accounting,
Finance, Commerce or its equivalent from a university recognized in
Kenya.
In addition, candidates must have
eight (8) years experience in finance or accounting fields, three (3) of which
must be at Senior Management position in the Public service or Private sector.
Candidates who have obtained the following qualifications will have an added advantage:
Candidates who have obtained the following qualifications will have an added advantage:
- Be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K) or
its equivalent professional qualification
- Be a registered member of Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
- Good standing with a registered professional
body
- Be proficient in Information and Communication
Technology (ICT).
Key Competencies:
- Good communication and writing skills
- Team player
- Organizational skills
- Analytical and strategic planning
- Drive for results and achievement
How to Apply
Interested Candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications enclosing copies of updated Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates.
Interested Candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications enclosing copies of updated Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates.
Additionally, they should provide
names of three (3) referees one of whom must be an immediate or past supervisor.
A copy of national identity card,
details of remuneration history and current contact must be provided.
Candidates shortlisted for interview for the three (3) posts of Directors (STIC 13) must further submit the following:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal
Investigations Department (CID)
- Clearance letter from Higher Education Loans
Board (HELB)
- Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue
Authority (KRA)
- Report from an approved Credit Reference
Bureau (CRB)
- Clearance by the Ethics and Anti Corruption
Commission (EACC)
NB: Candidates with Degrees from Universities outside
Kenya must submit a Certificate of Equation and Recognition from the Commission
for University Education (CUE).
The successful Candidates for the positions of Directors – STIC Grade 13, will be engaged on a five (5) years Contract renewable for one further term of equivalent period..
Applications must clearly indicate the Reference (REF) of the vacancy (on the envelope and letter) and should be sent either by post to:-
The successful Candidates for the positions of Directors – STIC Grade 13, will be engaged on a five (5) years Contract renewable for one further term of equivalent period..
Applications must clearly indicate the Reference (REF) of the vacancy (on the envelope and letter) and should be sent either by post to:-
The Director General/CEO
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
P.O Box 30623 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Or
Hand-delivered to Utalii House, Utalii lane, off Uhuru Highway, 9th Floor, Room 902, to be received by Friday 2nd April 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and all qualified Kenyans
are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Note: Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.