The
Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a 100% state-owned company with the
mandate to among others, fast track the development of geothermal resources.
The
Company’s vision is to be a world leader in the development of geothermal
resources and a mission of developing 5000Mw from geothermal resources by 2030.
Out of
the 409Mw of steam, 320 Mw has been converted into electricity to achieve the Company’s
objectives.
GDC’s
Board of Directors is seeking to recruit experienced, results oriented
individuals with excellent leadership and technical skills, who are strategic
thinkers, team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated
and able to work in a high pressure environment.
General
Manager – Finance
Ref: GDC/HPS/07/16/GM-F/
Overall
Purpose: The
General Manager - Finance will be responsible to the Managing Director &
CEO to provide technical and professional leadership in financial planning,
accounting as well as Information, Communication & Technology management
Key
Responsibilities:
- Develop
and install sound accounting and financial management including
procurement systems and procedures aimed at improving financial
performance and effective control and custody of the company’s assets:
- Advise
the Managing Director & CEO on all financial matters affecting the
company
- Ensure
compliance with tax, financial and other reporting and other statutory
requirements:
- Develop
financial models on tariffs and pricing strategies for the company’s steam
and drive all business development initiatives:
- Ensure
proper and timely coordination f the company’s budget, compilation of the
company’s annual budget:
- Monitoring
& Evaluation of Company’s financial performance:
- Ensure
appropriate modern and reliable Information Communication &Technology
operations are in place to support company operations.
- Provide
professional leadership in the development and implementation of Financial
and Corporate plans and budgets in order to ensure efficient and cost
effective provision of services;
- Develop
and implement strategies for creating a high performing organizational
culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance
measurement and results to ensure that programme activities are undertaken
on sound management principles and practices:
- Coordinate
and ensure understanding of the Company’s communication strategy and the
protection of the GDC brand among its critical stakeholders:
- Perform
any other duties as may be required from time to time.
Key
Qualifications & Experience (Mandatory):
- Masters
degree in a relevant field:
- Bachelors
degree in Business Studies or its equivalent from a recognized university:
- Full
professional qualifications in Finance such as CPA, ACÁ, ACCA, ACMA or
equivalent and membership to relevant professional bodies:
- At
least Twelve (12) years working experience in a similar position five (5)
of which must be in a managerial/senior position,
Key
Competencies:
- Considerable
knowledge of economics, financial & management accounting:
- Comprehensive
knowledge of international accounting standards including financial
forecasting and monitoring of budgets:
- High
level of integrity, ethics and self-discipline:
- Research
and analytical skills:
- Strong
administrative and business acumen:
- Demonstrated
interpersonal skills in building and sustaining relationships with a
particular focus on the integration and leading as well as being a part of
a team:
- Strong
commitment to the principles underpinning good governance and sound
financial management:
- Excellent
decision making skills:
- Team
Leadership and supervisory skills:
- Planning
and organizational skills.
Terms
of service and remuneration: The
appointments will be for a contractual period of four (4) years renewable
subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and
outcomes.
The successful candidate for the position will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the State Corporations guidelines
Application
requirements
NB:
Candidates interested in the above position are expected to fulfill the
requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Specifically,
they must obtain and submit with their application copies of the following
(Mandatory):
1.
Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA):
2.
Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
3.
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC):
4.
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigation;
5.
Clearance from Credit reference bureau.
How to
Apply
Suitably Qualified candidates should apply in confidence indicating the Job reference No. on both the application and envelop and send to the address below enclosing CVs with full details of education background, professional qualifications and attach copies of certificates, relevant testimonials and National Identity Card.
Applications may be deposited at our head Office, Kawi House 4th Floor, Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road, in the Application Box, posted or emailed to:
The
Managing Director & CEO,
Geothermal Development Company Limited,
P.O. Box 100746 - 00101,
Geothermal Development Company Limited,
P.O. Box 100746 - 00101,
Nairobi,
Kenya
E mail: gmpositions@gdc.co.ke
All applications should be received not later than 500pm on Monday 12th September 2016
GDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality
Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted”.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification