Assistant Accounts Manager at Kenya Railways

Ref: KRBR114

Reports to the Accounts Manager. Responsible for credit control measures ensuring the corporation is less exposed; undertakes risk management and offers advice on financial control

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of financial management reports, with a focus in identifying trends, risks and opportunities to inform business decision;
• To manage a team of finance officers in the production of financial management information, income and expenditure for various departments;
• Consolidate and aligning the overall annual business planning and budgeting setting process for all departments;
• Participate in setting credit policy and undertaking customer credit worthiness profile;
• Implement compliance with Public Finance Management Act regulations, statutory obligations and generally accepted accounting standards
• Facilitate the production of the draft year end accounts, supporting schedules and liaison with auditors;
• Facilitate the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and international best practices;
• Review the corporation's accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies and errors;
• Take part in developing and delivering the corporation's financial strategy and business plan;
• Monitoring compliance with Public Finance Management Act regulations, statutory obligations and generally accepted accounting standards.
• Production of accurate and timely monthly and quarterly management accounts on the Corporations performance.
• Produce & compile financial statements for submission to Auditor General
• Take part in the external and internal audits of the Corporation.
• Produce reports for the credit control function of the Corporation
• Review compliance and update on Quality Management System in the department
• Participate in the developing and maintaining programs and projects reporting & management systems as required;

Requirements for the job

1. Master Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration preferably in Finance or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University or institution;
2. Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Finance option), Economics, and Business Administration, Business Management or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
3. A minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience and at least three (3) in a supervisory role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
4. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);
5. Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
6. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than our (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
7. Proficiency in computer applications;
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution; and

TERMS OF OFFER

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.