Finance Manager at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)

Reference No. KMTC/QP- 23/ EAF/SS 13/ 2017

An officer at this level will head the Finance Division and will be responsible to the Deputy Director (Finance & Administration) for financial control and accounting matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning, co-ordinating, design, implementation and control of financial systems in the college;
• Prioritization of activities, projects and programmes within the college for the purpose of financial allocation in the budget;
• Ensure safe custody of all service performance bonds;
• Developing improved budgetary practices and systems within the college through proper and full costing of all projects and programmes;
• Reviewing financial and physical implementation of major projects and programmes;
• Initiating corrective action on policy changes with regard to user charges for the services rendered.
• Overall budgetary controls with regard to revenue collection and expenditure;
• Designing and developing accounting standards; providing advice on appropriate financial reporting formats;
• Developing guidelines for accounting staff, ensuring proper banking arrangements are in place;
• Establishing positive career structures and policies for accounting / finance staff.

Qualifications

• Served in the grade of Deputy Finance Manager or in an equivalent and comparable position in a recognized institution for a minimum period of ten (10) years with at least five years’ experience in a management capacity;
• A Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting or finance option) from a recognized institution and Certified Public Accountant Examination (final) or its recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Masters Degree in Business Administration (Finance / Accounts option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;
• Be Proficient in Computer Applications
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.