Kenya National Library Service (KNLS)
Board which is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Sports, Culture and
Heritage invites applications from suitable qualified
persons for the following vacant post:
Job Title: Assistant Director – Finance and Administration
Job Title: Assistant Director – Finance and Administration
Grade 3
(1 Vacancy)
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assistant Director, Finance and
Administration, will co-ordinate the Finance and Accounts services and will be
responsible to Deputy Director, Finance and Administration.
2. Co-ordinate compliance to
financial policies and procedures and ensuring sound financial principles and
controls within knls.
3. Co-ordinate the planning,
designing, reviewing, coordinating, controlling and implementing of proper
accounting systems
4. Co-ordinate training and
development of staff in the Finance & Accounts Department.
5. Co-ordinate and ensure fair and
equitable distribution of resources across the branch network.
6. Co-ordinate the preparation,
monitoring and reporting of budget.
7. Supervision and appraisal of staff
8. Perform duties that may be
assigned from time to time by Management.
Job Requirements
1. A Masters Degree in Business
Administration- Finance/Accounting Option or it’s equivalent from a recognized
institution.
2. Five (5) years continuous work
experience post-graduation, three (3) of which must be in Senior Management as
an Accountant of Auditor in a similar or large institution.
3. CPA (K) in good standing.
4. Demonstrated outstanding
leadership qualities, professional competence and administrative management of
an accounts division in a large institution.
5. Shown merit and ability as
reflected in work performance and results
6. Familiar with Government of
Kenya’s Operational Procedures
7. Information Technology (knowledge)
8. Valid member of
Finance/Accounting/Internal Auditors or any other relevant Professional Body.
9. Other added skills and experience
will be an added advantage
10. Valid certificate of good conduct
Additional Skills
1. Good Communication skills
2. Good public and customer relations
skills
3. Good report writing skills
4. Good management Skills
5. Integrity
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send
their application, a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, National
Identification card and testimonials from your current or previous employer by
31st December, 2018 at 5:00pm to:
The Director/CEO
Kenya National Service
P.O Box 30573-00100
Nairobi
Kenya National Service
P.O Box 30573-00100
Nairobi
OR
Email: knls@knls.ac.ke
Kenya National Library Service is an
equal opportunity employer, women and persons with disability are encouraged to
apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Richard M. Atuti, OGW
Director
Director
