The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) is a government agency
created by the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA) 2009,
with the principal objective of identifying the proceeds of crime, combating
money laundering, and fighting the financing of terrorism.
In order to enhance institutional capacity to deliver on its
mandate, FRC is seeking to recruit qualified and competent personnel to fill
the folowing position:
PRINCIPAL FINANCE OFFICER
REF: CS2/04/2020
FRC GRADE 4
ONE (1) POST
The Principal Finance Officer will report to the Manager,
Finance and Accounts.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:-
i. Interpreting and communicating budgetary guidelines as stipulated
in Public Financial Management Act and Regulations;
ii. Coordinating the preparation of budget and revised
estimates;
iii. Reviewing and submitting for approval the departmental work
plans and budget;
iv. Consolidating annual and revised budgets for presentation to
the Board;
v. Monitoring budget implementation for management decision;
vi. Developing and documenting financial processes, manuals and
accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
vii. Reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure
variance reports;
viii. Reviewing and reporting on the status of budget
implementation and absorption levels;
ix. Developing short-term, medium-term and long-term revenue and
expenditure framework;
x. Ensuring expenditures are within the voted provision;
xi. Identifying, documenting and mitigating risks in the
department; and
xii. Participating in training of staff and stakeholders on
public finance management;
Person Specifications
i. At least six (6) years’ work experience in finance or
accounts, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position;
ii. Bachelors’ degree in either Commerce (Accounting / Finance
Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Masters’ degree in either Business Administration, Finance,
Commerce or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iv. Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants
of Kenya (ICPAK)/Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or any
other recognized professional body and in good standing;
v. Management course of at least four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
vi. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
of Kenya; and
vii. Must be a citizen of Kenya.
Key Competencies and Skills
i. Excellent planning and analytical skills;
ii. Good Communication and reporting skills;
iii. Good interpersonal skills;
iv. High level of judgement and integrity;
v. Competence in work performance; and
vi. Proficiency in computer applications
How to Apply
If you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the
specified criteria for any of the above positions, please complete the
Employment Application Form available at our website HERE,
and submit this form together with copies of your academic and professional
certificates, testimonials, and your Curriculum Vitae, including among other
details, your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone
contacts of three (3) referees who are familiar with your qualifications and/or
work experience.
To be considered, your application MUST be received online
via https://careers.ksg.ac.ke/ no later than
14th September 2020, 500pm.
Hard copy applications will NOT be accepted.
FRC is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to
all Kenyans, Persons with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are
encouraged to apply.
Canvassing in any manner will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce during
interviews the originals of their National Identity Card / Passport, academic
and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and current compliance
certificates for the requirements as stipulated in Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya.
Website: www.frc.go.ke
