Director Finance and Grants Management at The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC)

Job Purpose

• Responsible for providing leadership in coordinating, planning and execution of work activities in Finance and Grants Management directorate to ensure prudent management of financial resources in compliance with statutory regulations, international accounting standards, PFM Act, and relevant circulars as well as developing internal controls and procedures for the directorate.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Implement policies, plans, and strategies in the functional areas of Finance and Accounts, and grants management.
• Advise the CEO on all matters relating to finance and accounts, and grants management;
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Prepare budget estimates and undertake budgetary control;
• Coordinate financial audit and ensure implementation of financial recommendations;
• Manage administration of the grant cycle from application to closing; ensures that grant requirements are met and payments are appropriate;
• Coordinate the preparation and monitor implementation of the Council’s performance contract;
• Liaise with other departments/divisions in development of the Council’s annual work plans and budgets;
• Design, document, and implement a systematic and integrated resource accountability framework;
• Spearhead the monitoring and overseeing of the utilization of grants to ensure accountability;
• Support the preparation of key substantive reports and analyses required for the planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of resources utilizedunder the grants managed;
• To ensure that adequate and timely support is provided to the implementing partners in the elaboration of progress reports, financial planning, annual work plans and activities;
• Ensure that adequate systems of internal control are in operation;
• Monitor and forecast of cash flows and overall management and control of allocated funds and internally generated income;
• Coordinate formulation, review, and implementation of credit and collection policies and procedures;
• Prepare and maintain the Council’s books of accounts to facilitate the production of financial statements and report in line with the existing regulations and guidelines;
• Ensure integrity of financial transactions and compliance with all relevant policies, guidelines, and procedures for all financial reporting; and
• Ensure collection and recovery of all money due to the Council.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option) Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized Institution.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience with at least five (5) years’ experience in a senior management role