Director, Finance (1 Position) at Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Coordinating the establishment, development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the provision of financial services in AFA;
• Overseeing the preparation of budget proposals and cash flow projection;
• Advising management on all policies and strategies relating to finance and accounting;
• Providing technical support and guidance to Directorates and Departments in the budget making process;
• Overseeing the preparation and submission of periodic financial reports;
• Monitoring and managing the commitments and expenditures within available budgetary provisions;
• Coordinating the preparation of budget estimates and undertaking budgetary controls;
• Overseeing the development of budget utilization reports;
• Managing accounts payables and receivables;
• Cash flow management;
• Developing, implementing and ensuring compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures;
• Undertaking financial/ accounting management;
• Overseeing the maintenance of assets register;
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory obligations;
• Coordinating financial audits and ensuring implementation of financial recommendations;
• Coordinating billing and revenue collection;
• Coordinating treasury and investment management of the Authority; and
• Supervision and performance appraisal of staff in the department.

Person Specification

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

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience with a relevant organization, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce
• (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent from a recognized university;
• CPA (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated competence in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.