The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:
Manager
Finance
Ref: No. FD/01/11
Department / Section: Finance
Reports To: Director Corporate
Job Purpose: To plan and direct all
aspects of financial management, revenue administration and the efficient
administration of the finance department; organize and direct accounting
budgeting, investment of funds and revenue administration; exercise oversight
over payment of bills payroll and all other vouchers for payment, direct
implementation of accounting systems and procedures and prepare financial
statements and reports for decision making.
Our Mission is “to develop, regulate, and manage a safe,
efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya” with a Vision “to be a
model of Excellence in Civil Aviation”.
Scope of work / duties / responsibilities
§ Formulate and implement effective financial management
policies, procedures, practices, processes and systems as approved by the Board
of Directors
§ Develop, disseminates, reviews and monitors implementation
and policies, guidelines and procedures that ensure control of the company’s
financial resources and integrity of financial and accounting reporting systems
§ Ensure various payments to staff, suppliers/creditors and
other payees are timely and correctly effected by providing the necessary
approvals and signing payment cheques amongst others
§ Manage and develop staff in the department and ensure proper
usage of other company resources
§ Coordinate the preparation of tax returns to ensure
compliance with statutory requirements
§ Ensure efficient workflow in a work environment that fosters
high degree of personal integrity, teams spirit and outstanding work standards
§ Plan and coordinate the timely preparation of annual work
plans and budgets and guide implementation including effective internal
controls
§ Coordinate and monitor the Authority’s investment of surplus
funds, accounting records, inventories and advise on possible solution
§ Coordinate the preparation of tax returns to ensure
compliance Tax Acts and statutory requirement
§ Supervise the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual
financial and accounting statements on timely basis for submission to external
auditors as required by law.
§ Carry out any other duties within their competence assigned
by the Director General
Qualifications
§ A Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) or equivalent
business related degree from a recognized university.
Professional qualifications: CPA
(K)/ACCA
§ A Masters degree in a related field from a recognized
university will be an added advantage.
Experience
§ At least 5 years in senior financial management including
experience in formulating and implement accounting and internal control systems
in an accounting and financial role.
Knowledge and skills
§ Knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards
§ Ability to meet the deadlines of various reporting
requirements
§ Knowledge, acquired through practical experience, of one or
more accounting systems
§ Capable of building the finance team, identifying and
developing future professionals
§ Counselling skills required to advise others on the
utilization and allocation of financial resources
§ High integrity, independent, computer literate, honest,
excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated high level of maturity and good
leadership skills, analytical, assertive and good negotiating skills.
Interested candidates are requested to send: Application
letter quoting Job Reference No. on both envelope and application letter,
copies of certificates, testimonials and detailed CV indicating current salary
and expected salary (except for graduate trainees), day time telephone and full
contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be
received not later than 22nd September 2011.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi
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