Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts at Kenya Veterinary Board

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Developing financial and accounting policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines and procedures;
• Coordinating the preparation of accounting and financial statements;
• Authorizing payments;
• Coordinating the development of departmental work plans;
• Reviewing management reports and advising management on the financial performance of KVB;
• Preparing annual budget execution reports, and quarterly financial statements for program and operational budgets;    
• Validating and approving administration of all tax and statutory compliance issues;
• Ensuring accurate and timely payment of goods, works and services;
• Verifying periodic reports for submission to the National Treasury;
• Ensuring compliance with various requirements of government agencies and statutory institutions as set out in various circulars and legislation;
• Reviewing audit queries and implementing corrective actions;
• Ensuring adherence to the approved budget to prevent overspending in votes; 
• Validating monthly bank reconciliation statements, trial balances and other reports;
• Ensuring the Board’s liquidity position is appropriate and liaising with the Parent Ministry and National Treasury for release of allocated funds;
• Liaising with the parent Ministry for GOK’s Grants and development partners;
• Guiding development of short term, medium- and long-term revenue and expenditure framework;
• Controlling the Board’s finances to ensure that they are utilized in a lawful and efficient manner.
• Implementing quality management system procedures in the department for conformity and efficiency;
• Verifying budget estimates for the Board;
• Coordinating development and implementation of effective processes in the finance unit to ensure seamless service delivery.

Job Specification    

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

• Cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be at the grade of Principal Finance and Accounts Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance/Accounting Option), Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics and Finance, Economics and Statistics, Business Management, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics and Finance, Economics and Statistics, Project Management, Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification from an accredited examination body;
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body in good standing
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Upload the following documents (PDF) when applying:

• Curriculum Vitae - CV
• Cover Letter/Application Letter
• Leadership course Certificate lasting not less four (4) weeks
• Certified Public Accountant (K) certificate or equivalent qualification from an accredited examination body
• Membership certificate of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body in good standing