Assistant Director Finance at National Crime Research Centre

The officer at this level will report to the Director/CEO. The appointment to this grade shall be on Five (5) years contract renewable subject to performance and retirement age. The officer at this level will report to the Director/CEO.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Providing leadership and managing talent in the Department;
• Coordinating the preparation of financial reports, interpreting financial statements and making recommendations;
• Reviewing financial systems proposed and making recommendations for management consideration;
• Reviewing investment strategies and making recommendations for management action;
• Reviewing and evaluating cost rationalization opportunities;
• Liaising with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of the Centre’s finances
• Monitoring compliance with financial requirements;
• Supervising the maintenance of financial records and ensuring safe custody of Centre’s financial assets;
• Supervising treasury management;
• Supervising the preparation of budget estimates and monitoring compliance with approved budget;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of departmental work plans, budgets and timely reports for the Department;
• Overseeing review and development of quality management system and implementation of quality management systems audit recommendations; and
• Undertaking risk mitigation in the Department.

Person Specifications

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

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, of which five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines in Commerce (accounting or finance option), business administration (accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - finance, accounting, business administration, commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Skills and competencies

• Leadership skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal relationship skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
• Excellent administrative capabilities.