Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts at Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority ( KNRA)

Vacancy No. KNRA/05/2023

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

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) years of which should be in a supervisory position;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPAK) or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic Finance strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
• Develop the Authority’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
• Giving oversight to the Authority’s financial affairs and advise the Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Authority’s resources including finances and other assets and liabilities;
• Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and timely financial and management accounts and reports to the Director General and the Board;
• Negotiating with banks, donors and development partners for appropriate support;
• Participating in the development and review of the Corporation strategic plan;
• Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards and other legal and regulatory policies;
• Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
• Construct and monitor reliable internal control systems;
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the corporation financial risk profile;