Deputy Manager, Finance &
Administration
The Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) is a
Semi-Autonomous Government Agency established via Government Financial
Management Act in 2007, through Legal Notice no.147. and whose core mandate is
to provide accessible and affordable credit to support Kenyan women start
and/or expand businesses for wealth and employment creation.
Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 x 4,487 –
94,235 x 4,712 – 98,947 x 4,947 – 103,894 x 5,195 – 109,089 x 5,454 – 114,543 x
5,727 – 120,270 p.m.
Responsibilities
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An officer at this level will report
to the Finance and Administration Manager for coordinating resource allocations
in line with the Fund’s policies.
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Oversight to commitment of funds and
expenditure trends.
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Supervise staff under you and
coordinate all operations of Finance &
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Administration department ensuring
merchant payments are made on time.
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Mentor and coach staff.
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Coordinate resource allocations and
budgetary control in line with Fund’s policies.
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Expenditure monitoring, review and
forecasting.
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Prioritization of projects and
activities for the purpose of financial reporting.
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Transfer of Mpesa collections to the
collection account at least two working days before end of the month.
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Initiate reversals to Mpesa liaising
with ICT on the same and reconciliation of the same.
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Maintenance of fixed asset register
and tagging ensuring all assets are captured regularly.
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Preparation of Financial statements-
Timeline.
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Verify all bank reconciliations
including Mpesa and petty cash.
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Preparation of management reports
monthly and quarterly as provided.
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Preparation of departmental work
plan.
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Preparation of departmental budget
and Institutional budget.
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Assist in liaison with Parent
Ministry and other stakeholders.
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Respond to internal and External
Audit querries.
Requirements for
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must have:-
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Served in the Finance and
Administration function for at least nine (9) years with at least three (3)
years in a managerial position
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Masters degree in business
administration (MBA), economics, finance, commerce or in a financial related
discipline from a recognized university
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A Certified Public Accountant and
Member of ICPA (K ) in good standing
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Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance
Competency required
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Analytical skills
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Integrity, transparency and
accountability
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Leadership & Management skills
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Communication skills
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Sound knowledge of Financial
management in the public sector
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Knowledge of computerized financial
and accounting systems
How to apply
Applications clearly marked with the
position reference and title and including a detailed CV, copies of academic
certificates, professional qualifications, testimonials, day time telephone
number, names and addresses of three professional referees should be delivered
to the Fund by hand, courier or post so as to reach the address below on or
before 29th May 2017.
The Chief Executive /Director
Women Enterprise Fund
11th Floor Social Security House Building Block A
Eastern Wing
P. O. Box 17126 -00100
NAIROBI.
Women Enterprise Fund
11th Floor Social Security House Building Block A
Eastern Wing
P. O. Box 17126 -00100
NAIROBI.
Shortlisted applicants will be
expected to provide details of their current salary and the following
documents: Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations; Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA; Clearance from the Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); Clearance from an Approved Credit Reference
Bureau (CRB).
Interested applicants who had
previously submitted their applications for the above positions should
re-apply.
Women Enterprise Fund is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and
persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates
shall be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic
disqualification.
