The Kenya National Bureau of
Statistics (KNBS) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act
(2006). It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection,
compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical
information and its custody.
The Kenya National Bureau of
Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced
individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:-
Note: Those who had submitted their applications earlier
on the re- advertised posts are required to apply afresh.
Job Title: Senior Manager, Finance
Re-Advertisement
KNBS: Level 3
Ref: KNBS/ SMF/7 /2013
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Director Finance and
Administration, the holder of this office will be responsible for all finance
matters in the Bureau
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- Ensuring adherence to the Bureau’s policies
and procedures, accounting standards and statutory requirements;
- Establishing, coordinating and maintaining
effective budgeting and budget monitoring and control systems;
- Coordinating the timely preparation of the financial
statements, reports and analysis;
- Developing, implementing and maintaining
financial policies, plans, procedures and adequate systems of internal
control;
- Liaising with relevant institutions on
financial matters;
- Coordinating, liaising and responding to both
Internal and External Audits;
- Managing and accounting for donor funds;
- Coordination of the Bureau’s budget and Medium
Term Expenditure Framework reports;
- •Developing and implementing computerized
financial information systems to cover financial transactions and
management of fixed assets;
- Implementing and updating the approved
Institutional Risk Management Policy Framework;
- Supervision and development of staff in the
Finance Division;
- Any other duty assigned by the Director
Finance and Administration.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration,
Economics, Commerce or Finance from a recognized University;
- Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Accounting,
Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
university;
- Professional qualification in accounting,
Finance e.g. CPA(K) or its equivalent and membership of a professional
body;
- Thorough understanding of Government financial
regulations and procedures;
- Minimum 10 (ten) years of
continuous/progressive experience in Accounting/Finance 4 (four) of which
must have been in a management position;
- Excellent knowledge and proficiency in
Accounting software(s);
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills;
- Team player with relevant leadership skills
and experience;
- Excellent skills in organizing & planning;
- Practical experience with ERP system will be
an added advantage;
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 is an added
advantage;
- Must meet requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit application
letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format (click here to download); provide daytime contacts and
certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts,
testimonials and National ID/Passport.
Kindly note that failure to attach
the required documents will lead to disqualification.
The reference number for the post
applied for should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-
The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 131
Nairobi
Applications must be received not
later than 26th September, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
KNBS is an equal opportunity
employer.
Female candidates and persons living
with disabilities are encouraged to apply