Overall Purpose
Responsible for
providing technical and professional leadership in financial accounting,
revenue accounting, management accounting and taxation including oversight of
ICT functions in the Company. Other duties include, analyzing and interpreting
policy issues and reports on financial and taxation issues affecting the oil
and gas industry.
Responsibilities
- Developing and overseeing the implementation of a
dynamic Finance strategy that can deliver exemplary services and results
as envisioned in the strategic plan;
- Developing the Company’s budget and continuously
monitor and evaluate its implementation;
- Giving oversight to the Company’s financial and
ICT affairs and advise the Management on financial planning and ICT
strategies and policies;
- Ensuring tax and financial compliance and other
statutory requirements;
- Providing professional leadership in the
development and implementation of financial plans and budgets in order to
ensure efficient and cost-effective provision of services;
- Ensuring effective and efficient management of the
Company’s resources including Finances and Assets;
- Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and
prompt financial and management accounts and reports to the Managing
Director and the Board;
- Negotiating with banks, donors and development
partners for appropriate support;
- Participating in the development and review of the
Company’s strategic plan;
- Ensuring compliance with Public Financial
Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards and legal and regulatory
policies;
- Reviewing the financial plans in line with the
overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
- Constructing and monitoring reliable control
systems;
- Overseeing the operations of Finance, Revenue
& ICT departments
Qualifications
To be appointed to this
role, the successful candidate must be a Kenyan citizen and have;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field;
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance) from a
recognized university or related field;
- Be a holder of CPA (K) or ACCA;
- Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience
five (5) of which should be at senior level in a large and busy
organization;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfills the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya
Key Competencies:
- Considerable knowledge of financial management;
- Comprehensive knowledge of international
accounting standards including financial forecasting and monitoring of
budgets;
- Strong communication skills including ability to
develop proposals, position papers as well as write reports;
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in an
environment conducive to continuous learning, creativity and innovation;
- Proficiency in computer applications such as
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express including
financial packages;
- A strategic thinker with an eye for detail and
opportunity
How to Apply
Interested candidates
are requested to visit the KPC website www.kpc.co.ke under
the Career Opportunities section where the Job Descriptions and Specifications
as well as the User Manual containing instructions on how to apply for the
positions have been posted.
All applications should
be received not later than 5.00pm (East African Time) on Tuesday, 21st July
2020.
Kenya Pipeline Company
is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
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