Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
Job Opportunity
Beside this core function, the Institute collaborates closely with the farmers, pastoralists, extension staff and other National and International Development Partners.
KARI manages thirty-three (33) Centers inclusive of the
sub-centers located all over the country with a view of developing and
disseminating technology, tailored to meet the needs of different categories of
farmers in various Agroecological zones and Socio-economic Circumstances.
In order to enhance the provision of services, the Institute
would like to fill in the following positions, which are vacant.
Assistant Director (Finance)
REF: KARI/2/027 One (1) Post
The Assistant Director (Finance) will be Chief Financial Advisor to the Deputy Director (F&A) on matters relating to Finance.
Reporting to the Deputy Director (Finance and Administration),
the position requires the incumbent to be responsible for effective
coordination and proper management accounting and also provide leadership to
the Accounts staff.
Duties and responsibilities
- Planning,
organizing and coordinating activities in the Division.
- Contributing
to the Institutes’ Strategic Plans and Annual Work Plans.
- Reviewing
and developing policies and procedures to govern activities in the
Institute.
- Formulating
and interpreting financial policies for sound accounting
principles/practices and control.
- Formulating
appropriate financial management and accounting procedures in compliance
with International accounting standards and donor financial reporting.
- Formulating
all the regulations of the Institute pertaining to financial control and
management.
- Ensuring
expenditures are within the printed estimates.
- Training,
nurturing and mentoring personnel in the Division.
- Preparing
performance reports on members of the staff under his supervision.
- Assigning
duties and responsibilities to personnel in the Division.
Requirements for Appointment
- Masters
Degree (accounting option) or any other related and equivalent
qualification from a recognised institution.
- A
Bachelor of Commerce degree (accounting option) or any other related and
equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- A
CPA III or its equivalent.
- Demonstrated
outstanding administrative and managerial capability required for
responsibility at the grade of Principal Accountant or its equivalent for
period of 3 years.
- Member
of a relevant professional body for Accountants.
- Have
thorough understanding of the National goals, policies, objectives and the
ability to relate them to proper management of the accounting functions in
the Institute.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The successful candidate shall be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and benefits applicable to the position.
Mode of Application:
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae (with 3 referees) and photocopies of their academic and professional qualifications to
The Director, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Kaptagat
Road,
P.O Box 57811- 00200, Nairobi
so as reach him on or before 31st August 2012 at 10.00
a.m.
The name and reference number of the position for which the
application is made should be clearly marked on the envelope.
The Institute’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to eligible candidates.
(Only short listed candidates will be contacted).