GENERAL MANAGER FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION at The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)

Ref.KICC/GM F & A/2017

The GM, Finance & Administration reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for developing and executing the Finance and Administration functions.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Provide strategic direction to support KICC's corporate strategy and act as custodian of financial plans and resources.
•   Co-ordinate, supervise, control and evaluate the financial and accounting activities within KICC.
•   Ensure timely and efficient implementation of Finance strategy and Annual Work Nan (AWP) and ensure that performance targets are set and achieved.
•   Mentor, coach and provide leadership to the Finance team.
•   Coordinate the auditing of KICC's financial statements by auditors, respond to audit queries and ensure implementation of recommendations.
•   Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on overall performance of KICC
•   Develop, implement and review policies, strategies and systems regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions to ensure that KICC has          optimal competencies and capabilities.
•   Develop, implement and review administration policies, strategies and systems to ensure delivery of quality services to customers and minimize 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 KICC with appropriate technological operations.
•    Provide financial advice to the management and Board of Directors.
•    Be conversant with all Acts, regulations and procedures that are relevant including the Tourism Act

Personal Requirements:

•    Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Finance or Accounting) or Business Administration, or related fields Must be a Certified Public Accountant — CPAK and/or ACCA or                     equivalent Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or its equivalent
•    At least eight (8) years of experience, three (3) years served at senior management level
•    Master's Degree in Management, Finance or Business Administration or related field would be an added advantage

Preferred Competencies:

•    IT skills
•    Communication skills
•    Management, leadership and organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills and team player
•    Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines