Requirements Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, with three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director (Accounts or Finance) or a comparable position Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or Business Management (Finance/Accounting options) Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Business Management (Finance/Accounting options) from a recognized institution Professional qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA), or ACCA Membership in good standing with ICPAK, IIA-K, ICIFA, or ACCA Certificate in a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution Proficiency in computer applications Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results Key Responsibilities Providing technical advice on the agency’s financial resources Developing and implementing internal Accounting and Financial policies, strategies, standards, programmes and regulations Coordinating the management of Accounting and Financial activities for the agency’s financial resources Implementing Accounting and financial management regulations, systems and procedures as per the PFMA Facilitating the implementation of the agency’s strategic plans in line with the agency’s approved budgets Ensuring maintenance of books of accounts and financial records relating to income and expenditure as well as assets and liabilities of the agency Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the agency’s budget estimates Ensuring planning and budgeting for the agency Mobilizing and managing financial resources for the agency Promoting efficient allocation and utilization of financial resources Monitoring the implementation of the approved budget and reporting as required Ensuring preparation of accounting and financial reports of the agency Ensuring statutory deductions are remitted to relevant authorities Building capacity and managing performance of the agency Required Compliance Certificates Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Certificate of compliance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Current Self Declaration form from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) go to method of application »