Qualification
ACADEMIC
- BACHELOR- ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
- MASTERS- ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
INTEGRITY
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter of the
Constitution
PROF
- Member of Institute of Certified Public Accoutants
of Kenya
SKILLS
- Demonstrated results in work performance;
- Strategic thinking;
- Analytical skills;
- Strong communication and reporting skills;
- Strong managerial skills and ability to lead
teams;
- Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
- Team player
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills and
- Have attended management course lasting not less
four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution; (vi) Proficiency in computer
applications;
Job Responsibilities
Responsibility
Description
1. Providing overall Leadership supervision and guidance on all activities
within the department;
2. Preparing management and statutory reports including final accounts; develop
financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls;
3. Overseeing the processing of funding arrangements for Council operations;
ensure compliance with government, statutory, professional and Council
financial policies, regulations, procedures and standards;
4. Authorize payments as per the mandate;
5. Preparing and execute medium term and annual budgets for the division and
the Council;
6. Providing staff with positive leadership, training and development; and
setting targets for the staff; evaluate achievements.
7. Implementing legislation on tax matters;
8. Interpreting regulations of CLE to financial controls and management;
coordinating preparation of budgets based on work plans;
9. Ensuring provision of accurate timely reliable financial information; timely
submission of annual financial statements of accounts;
10. Interpretation of financial policies for sound accounting principles;
practices and control and management of corporate tax, vat and other statutory
deductions;
11. Developing a revenue collection system and ensure implementation and
continual improvement in line with the council financial requirements and the
financial market at large;
12. Developing an investment policy and ensure its implementation;13. Liaising
with banks regarding fees collection accounts and bank reconciliation;
14. Coordinating the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports;
15. Managing cash flow and oversee the treasury function;
16. Adopting best practices in finance department; monitor and evaluate
performance of systems in the department;
17. Coordinating preparation and execution of medium term and annual budgets
for the department and the council; and
18. Ensuring timely preparation and submission of accurate revenue reports
coordinate responses to audit queries and implementation of the audit
recommendations.
How To Apply