Accounts Manager at Kenya Railways

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in formulation, implementation, maintenance and review of sound financial policies, systems, and procedures in compliance with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Public Finance Management (PFM) Act 2012, International Accounting Standards (IAS) and other relevant legal frameworks to enhance accountability and transparency;
• Oversee the preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements;
• Provide leadership in payables management function of the Corporation;
• Oversee assessment and management tax risks and enforce compliance with the relevant tax laws;
• Directs asset management for the Corporation;
• Oversee and coordinate both internal and external audit activities;
• Oversee review and maintenance of the General ledger for the Corporation;
• Leads in regular reporting in compliance with internal and external guidelines and requirements;
• Spearhead formulation, implementation and review of the divisional annual work plans, budgets and procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the Board’s performance targets and strategic plan;
• Lead in the execution of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the division has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, business continuity and succession management;
• Provide leadership to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the division and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations, increase public participation and involvement in Authority’s policies and programs;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the Division;
• Oversee implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the Division;
• Oversee development, implementation and review of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the Division;
• Oversee implementation of a robust performance management system within the Division through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan;
• Provide leadership in the Department through supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of the Division’s staff to ensure an effective and motivated team.

Requirements of the Position

• Master’s Degree in a Business Administration or in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
•  Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/ Finance or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• A Certified Public Accountant or its equivalent
• Registered member of with ICPAK and in good standing
• A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of Ten (10) years relevant working experience, Five (5) of which must be in Senior Management.

Required skills

• Leadership skills,
• Negotiation skills,
• Problem solving skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Communication skills;
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Management skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Change management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Conceptual Skills.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Team building skills.
• Networking skills.
• Creativity and Innovation.
• Conflict resolution skills;
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Time management skills
• Project management skills