Manager Finance & Accounts at Coast Development Authority

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

1. Have a minimum of ten (10) years in relevant work and at least five (5) years in a supervisory role in a position in the public service or private sector.
2. Have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance & Accounting option) or other recognized equivalent qualifications.
3. Master’s degree in any of the following; Business Administration, Finance or other equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
4. Be a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant Part III (CPA K,) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA)
5. Have certification in Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
6. Be proficient in computer application.
7. Have fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
8. Demonstrate competence in work place.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Consolidating the budget and revised budget as per guidelines issued;
2. Authorizing all expenditure as per set ceilings;
3. Ensuring timely accurate preparation of expenditure returns from departments; sections and regional offices;
4. Supervising preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports;
5. Ensuring quarterly management reports are submitted to Parent Ministry, KRB and Treasury as per PFM act;
6. Developing and reviewing supplementary financial policies, procedures, and regulations to enhance internal controls established through Treasury regulations and procedures;
7. Ensuring compliance with Treasury regulations and procedures in management;
8. Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;
9. Liaising with Parent Ministry and Treasury for release of funds;
10. Handling all correspondences with external parties;
11. Reviewing all audit queries pertaining to the department;
12. Interpreting Treasury Circulars issued from time to time; and
13. Training and development of finance staff

NB: Appointment to this grade will be on Contract basis as per the Human Resource Policy & Procedure Manual.

Salary Scale as given by Salary & Remuneration Commission of Kenya (SRC).