Manager Finance Job in Kenya

VACANCY: MANAGER FINANCE

Advert Number: VNo112022

No of Posts: 1

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

  Managerial Responsibility

  • Co-ordinate the design of financial aspects for all new projects/ programs and agreements for approval;
  • Coordinate the general accounting and payables functions;
  • Coordinate budget costing activities in line with the set budget control policies, to ensure effective and efficient utilization of funds within the Commission;

  •  Determine budgetary constraints on financial expenditures on the Commission’s budget, and make decision in line with the  department’s strategy on the allocation of funds;
  •  Supervise the performance appraisal of staff that report to the position to ensure the achievement of both individual and Commission goals;
  • Ensure finance functions are in line with the departmental objectives and strategy; and
  • Facilitate the proper utilization, custody and maintenance of assets to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness quality of service to the department and reduce on the wastage of capitals provided.

Operational Responsibility

  • Prepare directorate’s budgets for the recurrent and operational votes and quarterly expenditure forecast as a basis for discussions with the National Treasury for release of funds;
  • Prepare proposals seeking funds for additional expenditures and reallocation of voted funds during the year;
  • Prepare quarterly and monthly expenditure reports for review by management, to provide information on the current usage of the Commission’s budget, necessary for decision making on budget utilization;
  • Compile pending bills required for approval by management to ensure timely payment in accordance to the financial department strategy;
  • Participate in the preparation of financial reporting policies to conform to the existing government regulations;
  • Prepare cash requirement projections for authorization by management, to ensure timely allocation of funds for the implementation of the commission activities;
  • Prepare reports on public expenditure and for use by management to make recommendations on how to improve the utilization of funds in the Commission;
  • Prepare financial commitments, issue local purchase orders (LPOs) and Local Service orders (LSOs),for timely payments and service delivery to the Commission;
  • Examine the expenditure and financial commitments reports, to show the variances on the budget for further review by management;
  • Prepare the income and expenditure reports to the controller of budget and the National treasury, for transparency and audit purposes of the Commission;
  • conduct regular spot checks on the Commission’s budget control policies to ensure adherence to the laid down procedures; and
  • Analyze each item in the departmental proposals as recommended by the budget committee to project forecasts for the next financial year and ensure proper allocation of funds;

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or MBA (Accounting or Finance option);
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA II )or Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) level II;
  • A Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Ten (10) years of service , of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Remuneration Package:

Gross Salary: As per NPSC Salary Structure

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Anual Leave: 30 working days per financial year

Leave Allowance: As existing in the Commission

Medical Cover: As existing in the Commission

How to Apply

  1. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through jobs portal: https://services.npsc.go.ke/recruitment
  2. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.

All applications to reach the Commission by the close of business on or before 22nd November, 2022 at 5.00 p.m East African Time (EAT).

Shortlisted candidates for the positions of Directors, Deputy Directors and Managers would be required to satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including submiting HELB clearance certificate, Tax compliance from KRA, clearance from EACC and Police Clearance Certificate from DCI.

NB:    National Police Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.  Persons with disabilities and from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.  Only qualified candidates shall be contacted.

Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.