Deputy Director – Finance and Accounts at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

REF. NO.: EACC/FP/DDFA/2

Reporting to the Director – Finance and Planning

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing leadership in the development of the Finance and Accounts policies and strategies;
• Preparing Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements within required timelines;
• Leading the annual financial audit;
• Providing leadership in the development, implementation and monitoring of the budget of the Directorate of Finance and Planning;
• Preparing timely quarterly and monthly management reports;
• Overseeing preparation of cash plan for the Commission;
• Preparing and submitting reports to the relevant government agencies such as Controller of Budget, The National Treasury, among others;
• Coordinating costing of Commission’s activities in line with the set budget control policies;
• Supervising and managing Finance and Accounts staff;
• Reviewing and monitoring the statutory and management reports for accuracy and completeness;
• Ensuring that the Commission’s financial systems have sound and operational controls;
• Approving the Commission’s payments in IFMIS, Internet Banking, among other financial systems;
• Authorising payments.

Requirements for Appointment

• Minimum relevant experience of fourteen (14) years, three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organisation;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised university
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised university
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognised institution;
• vi. Certified Public Accountant – CPA(K) or its equivalent;
• Member of ICPAK in good standing;
• Previous hands on experience in Accounting Software (ERP);
• Public Sector budgeting skills;
• Accounting and financial management skills;
• International Public Sector Accounting Standards knowledge;
• Project Management skills; and
• Strategic investment and financing skills.

In addition, the candidate must possess the following core competencies:

1. Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results;
2. Leadership skills;
3. Interpersonal skills;
4. Ability to work under pressure;
5. Negotiation skills;
6. Ability to build and lead cohesive teams;
7. Problem solving skills; and
8. ICT Skills.