Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts (DDFA/05/11/2022)
Job Purpose
The Deputy Director, Finance
and Accounts is responsible for overseeing the management of financial
resources and reporting thereof within the existing legal and regulatory
framework.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following disciplines in Commerce (accounting or
finance option), business administration (accounting option), or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s
degree in any of the following disciplines: – finance, accounting,
business administration, commerce or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
- CPA
(K) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Relevant
professional qualification and membership to a professional body, in good
standing, where applicable
- A
certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
- At
least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience with at least five (5)
years’ experience in a managerial role;
- Demonstrated
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
- Proficiency
in computer applications; and,
- Fulfils
the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
Job Specifications
- Supervising
the preparation of financial reports, interpreting financial statements
and making recommendations;
- Reviewing
financial systems proposed and making recommendations for management
consideration;
- Reviewing
investment strategies and making recommendations for management action;
- Reviewing
and evaluating cost rationalization opportunities;
- Liaising
with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of the authority’s finances
- Monitoring
compliance with financial requirements;
- Supervising
the maintenance of financial records and ensuring safe custody of
Authority’s financial assets;
- Supervising
treasury management;
- Supervising
the preparation of budget estimates and monitoring compliance with
approved budget;
- Overseeing
the development and implementation of departmental work plans; budgets and
timely reports for the Division;
- Overseeing
review and development of quality management system and implementation of
quality management systems audit recommendations; and
- Providing
leadership and managing talent in the Division
Key Competencies and Skills
- Strategic
thinking and analytical skills;
- Writing,
communication and reporting skills;
- Managerial
skills and ability to lead teams;
- Mentoring
and coaching skills;
- Interpersonal
skills; and
- Team
player.
Terms of Offer
These positions offer a
competitive remuneration package, excellent opportunity to make a contribution
to the performance of the Authority.
RBA is an Equal
opportunity employer, employer of choice, and all qualified Kenyans are
encouraged to apply.
Note: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic
disqualification.
How to Apply
Closing Date 20/12/2022