Chief Manager, Finance and Strategy at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

Job Ref: ICPAK 0013/2016

Kenya so as to enhance its contribution and that of its members to national economic growth and development.

• Coordinating the development and implementation of corporate strategy
• Developing departmental work plans for monitoring strategy implementation
• Managing the day to day accounting/finance functions of the Institute
• Driving the annual planning and budgeting processes of the Institute including financial management and control.
• Overseeing the annual financial audit process.
• Planning and coordinating statutory compliance of the Institute
• Developing and implementing policies on strengthening the Institute’s financial position
• Ensuring existence of effective governance structures through the documentation of policies and procedures
• Developing the Institute’s annual action plans and monitoring the implementation in line with the Institute’s Strategic Plan
• Implementing and monitoring the ICT strategy
• Working closely with internal audit department in ensuring sound risk management framework
• Monitoring and evaluating staff performance in the Finance and Strategy Division against the strategic goals.
• Coordinating the Finance, ICT and facilities Functions
• Financial modeling and analysis.
• Providing leadership in cash flow management and treasury duties.
• Ensuring preparation and presentation of periodic financial statements of the Institute
• Ensuring timely production and delivery of statutory and internal financial reports / information to key stakeholders such as Management, Council, regulators and members.
• Any other relevant and applicable duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Person Profile: 

Qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree in Business related field (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Strategy, Human Resource, Operations Management or Management Information Systems).
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or other related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of ICPAK in good standing
• 8 years of experience in a management position in a Finance function with the immediate last five years being a finance manager in a reputable organization.
• Exposure in development, implementation and monitoring of Corporate Strategic Plans
• Experience in leading and managing teams in Finance, (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) ICT and facilities operations within a diverse, division-based entity.
• Membership to any other relevant professional body will be an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Must be able to demonstrate good planning, organizing and coordinating skills
• Must be computer savvy
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written skills with experience in development of Board papers
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure and constraints
• Drive for results and achievement
• Ability to execute multiple assignments within set deadlines
• Highly motivated, energetic, go getter and a self starter
• Strong negotiation, influencing skills, and ability to persuade people
• Strong analytical skills and experience of interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• Strong communication and presentation skills and an effective communicator at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to work well with financial reporting systems
• Strong management and supervision skills with ability to supervise a diverse group