Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
Career Opportunity
Re-Advertisement
Chief Manager, Finance and
Strategy
Job Ref: ICPAK 0013/2016
Job Ref: ICPAK 0013/2016
The Institute of Certified
Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) which was established in 1978 is the
professional organization for Certified Public Accountants in Kenya.
Kenya so as to enhance
its contribution and that of its members to national economic growth and
development.
In its endeavour on
institutional strengthening, ICPAK is seeking to recruit a dynamic, self-driven
and results oriented individual to fit in a team that will propel it to a World
Class Professional Accountancy Institute.
Job Summary: The Chief Manager
Finance and Strategy (CFS) shall head the Finance and Strategy Division, advise
the Chief Executive Officer on financial matters, financial risks, oversee the
Institute’s short-term and long-term investment plans and their implementation
and coordinate the development, monitoring and evaluation of the implementation
of the Institute’s Strategic Plan (SP) in ensuring the SP’s objectives are met
at corporate level.
The role shall generally be
responsible with oversight supervision of Finance, ICT, Facilities, Asset
Management, Planning and Budgetary functions of the Institute.
Job Profile: The Chief Manager
Finance and Strategy shall report to the Chief Executive Officer and shall
perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating
the development and implementation of corporate strategy
- Developing
departmental work plans for monitoring strategy implementation
- Managing the
day to day accounting/finance functions of the Institute
- Driving the
annual planning and budgeting processes of the Institute including
financial management and control.
- Overseeing the
annual financial audit process.
- Planning and
coordinating statutory compliance of the Institute
- Developing and
implementing policies on strengthening the Institute’s financial position
- Ensuring
existence of effective governance structures through the documentation of
policies and procedures
- Developing the
Institute’s annual action plans and monitoring the implementation in line
with the Institute’s Strategic Plan
- Implementing
and monitoring the ICT strategy
- Working closely
with internal audit department in ensuring sound risk management framework
- Monitoring and
evaluating staff performance in the Finance and Strategy Division against
the strategic goals.
- Coordinating
the Finance, ICT and facilities Functions
- Financial
modeling and analysis.
- Providing
leadership in cash flow management and treasury duties.
- Ensuring
preparation and presentation of periodic financial statements of the
Institute
- Ensuring timely
production and delivery of statutory and internal financial reports /
information to key stakeholders such as Management, Council, regulators
and members.
- Any other
relevant and applicable duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Person Profile:
Qualifications and experience
- Master’s degree
in Business related field (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Strategy, Human
Resource, Operations Management or Management Information Systems).
- Bachelor’s
degree in finance, accounting or other related field
- Certified
Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of ICPAK in good standing
- 8 years of
experience in a management position in a Finance function with the
immediate last five years being a finance manager in a reputable
organization.
- Exposure in
development, implementation and monitoring of Corporate Strategic Plans
- Experience in
leading and managing teams in Finance, (accounting, budgeting, control,
and reporting) ICT and facilities operations within a diverse,
division-based entity.
- Membership to
any other relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Key Competencies
- Must be able to
demonstrate good planning, organizing and coordinating skills
- Must be
computer savvy
- Strong
interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written skills with experience in
development of Board papers
- Ability to work
effectively under time pressure and constraints
- Drive for
results and achievement
- Ability to
execute multiple assignments within set deadlines
- Highly
motivated, energetic, go getter and a self starter
- Strong
negotiation, influencing skills, and ability to persuade people
- Strong
analytical skills and experience of interpreting a strategic vision into
an operational model.
- Strong
communication and presentation skills and an effective communicator at all
levels in the organization.
- Ability to work
well with financial reporting systems
- Strong
management and supervision skills with ability to supervise a diverse
group
How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements
stipulated, please visit the websitewww.armadacareers.com and click on the job: Chief Manager
Finance and Strategy to submit your application, on or before Friday 28th
October, 2016.
Applicants who had expressed interest in the earlier advertisement, may also apply.
Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
The short listed candidates
will be required to demonstrate that they satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 during the interview.
ICPAK is an equal opportunity employer.