Head of Finance at Tourism Fund (TF)

The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating Financial functions of the Fund.

Duties and responsibilities:
•    To formulate strategic objectives that will translate into the realization of the Fund’s mandate.
•    Develop and implement prudent management and investment plans and mechanisms in Financial matters in order to minimize financial risks in line with the Government guidelines.
•    Co-ordinate and implement the overall function of managing organizational funds, while upholding good financial practices based on international standards.
•    Align the operations of the department with appropriate technological operations.
•    To provide leadership in the development and implementation of the Fund`s budget to ensure optimal allocation of resources in the implementation of the strategic plan.
•    In-charge of implementation of financial policies, decisions of the Board of Trustees to ensure proper administration of budgetary controls and financial accountability.
•    In-charge of managing accounting and monitoring procedures of the Fund`s finances in accordance to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
•    Update the board regarding changes in legislation or regulations that may affect the Fund`s business operations.
•    To mentor and coach staff members within the department to enhance work performance as set out in the appraisal schemes.
•    To ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
•    Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on overall performance of the Fund.

Minimum requirements

•    Bachelor’s degree in a business related area from a recognized university.
•    Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized university.
•    The Certified Public Accountants, Kenya (CPA-K) qualification.
•    Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
•    At least ten (10) years of experience, five (5) of which must be at senior management level.
•    Leadership and integrity qualities as set out in chapter 6 of the Constitution and demonstrated compliance to the public service values and principles as defined in the constitution.

Key competencies

•    A strategic thinker and team player with excellent leadership, management, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
•    Knowledge in Public Finance, Strategic Planning and Result Based Performance.
•    Demonstrate experience and knowledge of relevant legislations in regard to public financial management.
•    Demonstrate knowledge of budgeting processes.
•    Be proficient in the use of modern technology based information management systems.
•    Demonstrate professional competence and administrative capacity required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of the functional areas.
•    Demonstrate managerial and leadership skills including motivating, mentoring, developing and coaching teams