Deputy Director Finance - 1 Position at Kerio Valley Development Authority

JOB PURPOSE

• The Deputy Director Finance will be responsible to the Director Finance and Administration for providing strategic financial leadership and support to ensure sustainable use of financial resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating the development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, guidelines and procedures on finance and accounts;
• Ensuring financial prudence and discipline in financial accounting, planning, treasury management and budgetary controls in compliance with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 2012 and International Public Sector Accounting Standards(IPSAS);
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of internal financial controls, financial and accounting systems in compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
• Coordinating the preparation and submission of financial and management reports in accordance with the laid down guidelines;
• Administering and monitoring the Authority’s budget in accordance with financial management procedures and guidelines;
• Spearheading the preparation of the Authority’s annual budget, Ministerial Public Expenditure Review (MPER) and Mid-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF);
• Reviewing all contracts to ensure the budgets are in line with the Authority’s plans and standards of financial operations;
• Coordinating tax planning and administration in compliance with relevant laws;
• Providing professional advice to management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow and investments;
• Maintaining books of accounts, accountable documents and Authority’s fixed Asset Register;
• Coordinating external financial audits in the Authority;
• Spearheading the development and implementation of the division’s strategic plans, budgets, performance contracts and staff performance appraisal;
• Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
• Managing and developing staff in the division.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served in the grade of Senior Accountant/ Senior Finance Officer for a minimum period of four (4) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of ten (10) years, four (4) years of which must be at a management level;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR

Certified Public Accountant II (CPA II) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants II (ACCA II) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant III(CPA-K);
• Membership to Institute of Certified 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;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;and
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the finance and accounts

REFERENCE NUMBER: KVDA/HR/F&A/3