Manager, Finance and Accounts,
Job purpose
Reporting to Managing Commissioner, the
successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring prudent management of
financial resources and the reporting thereof within the existing legal
framework.
Duties and
responsibilities will entail:
- Overseeing the development,
implementation and review of financial policies, standards, regulations
and procedures;
- Facilitating the development and
maintenance of effective, efficient and transparent internal financial
controls, financial and accounting systems in compliance with relevant
laws and regulations;
- Administering and monitoring the
Commission’s budget in accordance with financial management procedures and
guidelines;
- Overseeing costing of the
Commission’s services;
- Facilitating the preparation of
the Commission’s annual budget, Ministerial Public Expenditure Review
(MPER) and Mid-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF);
- Providing professional advice to
management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow and investment;
- Overseeing the maintenance of
books of accounts, accountable documents and the Fun’s fixed Asset
Register;
- Facilitating external financial
audits in the Commission;
- Providing support in the
management of internal and external relationships to enhance the
Commission’s reputation for providing an accurate and responsive level of
service;
- Ensuring that the financial
controls and reporting practices are within the Commission’s corporate
standards and legal requirements;
- Implementing best practice
techniques and technology to achieve
- maximum efficiency and ensure
sustained improvements in quality, service, and operating costs;
- Spearheading the development and
implementation of the division’s strategic plans, budgets and performance
contract;
- Ensuring compliance with good
governance; and Managing and developing staff in the division.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer
must have:
- Master’s degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business
Management, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business
Management, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
- Certified Public Accountant
(CPA)K by Kenya Accountants and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or
any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- Served in the grade of Assistant
Manager or in a comparable and relevant position of which must have been
at a senior management level;
- Member of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional
body in good standing;
- Certificate in management course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer
application skills; Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the
Constitution;
- Demonstrated professional
competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and
results; and
- Demonstrated a clear
understanding of national development policies, goals and objectives and
ability to integrate them in finance and accounts function.
How to Apply
The envelope should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL”
and indicate the REFERENCE NUMBER of the position applied for and be addressed
to.
The Managing Commissioner
Kenya Meat Commission
P.O Box 2-00204
ATHI RIVER.
Online applications should be sent to: hr@kenyameat.co.ke
All applications (Hard/ soft) must be
received by close of business 21
April 2023.
Kenya Meat Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Canvassing
will result in automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
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