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Established in January 1978 under an Act of Parliament, KPA is mandated to manage and operate the Port of Mombasa and all scheduled seaports along Kenya’s coastline that include Lamu, Malindi, Kilifi, Mtwapa, Kiunga, Shimoni, Funzi and Vanga. In addition, the Authority manages Inland Waterways as well as Inland Container Depots at Embakasi, Eldoret and...
Overall Objective
Reporting to Principal Accountant – Costing and Management Information the job holder is responsible for preparation of periodic management reports in the Authority
Job Responsibilities
- Taking responsibility for the reports emerging from the division and all documentation sent to the Head of Section/Head of Department
- Supervising, coaching and mentoring junior departmental staff
- Participating in departmental planning and budgeting meetings
- Ensuring quality control and customer service
- Ensuring analysis’ of trends in traffic volumes, shipping movements and classes of cargo are carried out.
- Liaising with other units within the department and other departments with the view of obtaining financial data for the preparation of financial Management Information reports
- Identifying long-term financial implications of proposed actions (i.e. effect of capital expenditure project on cash flow)
- Maintaining updated databank on cash flow statements, loan justification reports and traffic trends.
- Overseeing the day to day running of Management Information Unit
- Reviewing planning assumptions in the light of actual performance
- Preparing monthly, annual and long-term cash flow statements
- Calculating relevant Management Financial and statistical ratios as prescribed from time to time by the management
- Conducting financial appraisals for existing and proposed investments and loans
- Preparing financial reports as directed by the Head of Department
Skills & Attributes :
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent from a recognised institution
- Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or its equivalent from a recognised professional body
- Must be a member of good standing with the Institute of Chartered of Certified Public Accountant (ICPAK) or any other internationally recognised accounting body
- Knowledge of port operations
- Senior Management courses
- ICT skills
- Demonstrated high degree of professional competency and administrative capability required for effective planning, controlling and coordinating the accounting function
Experience:
- 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a reputable organisation with at least 3 years’ experience at lower management level
Other Requirements:
Applicants will also be expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit the following certification:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
If your career profile matches the requirements of any of the above positions, please submit your application with a detailed curriculum vitae indicating your qualifications, experience, present position, e-mail address and mobile telephone number with copies of certificates, testimonials and Identity Card on or before 25th May, 2018 to
If you are interested in any of the above positions and you meet the above criteria, please send in your application attaching a full resume/curriculum vitae highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address and names of three (3) professional referees who can speak of your competence, character and integrity in word document (.doc/.docx) to recruitment@kaa.go.ke
Please indicate the Job Reference on the email Title line or on the Envelope. Your application should reach us on or before TUESDAY, 22ND MAY 2018.
KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In Line with Chapter Six, of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, shortlisted candidates for each position will also be required to;
- Provide a Certificate of Tax Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Present a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance from the Ethics & Ant-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Submit a Declaration of Wealth to the relevant Authorities
- A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
- Successfully pass Vetting
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