Finance Manager at The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman)

INDENT FOR FINANCE MANAGER

REPORTING TO: DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES

DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES

UNIT/DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

JOB GRADE: CAJ 3

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the Finance and Accounts functions;
• Develop and implement effective financial management systems and procedures;
• Coordinate timely preparation of departmental annual work plans;
• Prepare the Commission’s budget estimates;
• Authorise imprest warrants and payments in accordance with the Commission’s procedures;
• Provide advisory on financial matters the Commission;
• Prepare financial reports and statements to ensure compliance with the PFM Act;
• Maintain and update records on the Commission’s Assets and Liabilities;
• Coordinate the preparation of tax returns and compliance with other statutory obligations;
• Interpret and implement government policies relating to the financial management of the Commission;
• Prepare Commission’s proposed budget to the Management Committee for
• Treasury approval;
• Prepare statutory financial reports including the appropriation accounts;
• Coordinate banking services, reconciliation and safe custody of cash.
• Any other duty as assigned by the Commission.

COMPETENCIES

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -

• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution;
• Have served for at least nine (9) years of relevant experience with at least five (5) years at senior management/leadership position in the area of accounting;
• Have professional qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA finalist;
• Be a member of a professional accounting body such as ICPAK;
• Have proven leadership and supervisory experience;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution;