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Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a government parastatal under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives. The Institute was established on 2nd May 2002 upon the coming into force of the Industrial Property Act 2001. Previously the Institute existed as Kenya Industrial Property Office (KIPO), which was established in February 1990 after enactment of the Industrial Property Act, CAP 509 of the Laws of Kenya.
REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/FA/2023/4
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director, Corporate Services, the manager will be responsible for:
- Formulating and implementing finance and accounting policies and procedures;
- Designing and implementing an effective system of internal controls that adheres to financial policies and procedures;
- Formulating and implementing a system for prudent financial management;
- Keeping safe custody of assets and accountable documents;
- Preparing and presenting annual budgets and management reports;
- Coordinating reconciliation of accounts as well as preparation of timely and accurate financial statements;
- Coordinating with the External Auditors and implementing audit recommendations;
- Coordinating efficient and timely payments for goods and services;
- Supervising staff;
- Managing performance targets; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- CPA Part II or III or equivalent qualification;
- Satisfactorily served at a senior role in Finance or Accounts in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Demonstrated high understanding of finance and accounting matters;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- A high degree of integrity and responsibility;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Interested and qualified persons are invited to make their applications by completing ONE Kenya Industrial Property Institute Application for Employment Form. The form may be downloaded from the Kenya Industrial Property Institute Website www.kipi.go.ke
The candidates should attach COPIES of the following documents to their application form:
- National Identity Card;
- Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts;
- Any supporting documents and testimonials;
- Letter of appointment to their current substantive post (where applicable);
- Letter of appointment to their previous post (where applicable);
- Equating degree certificates acquired from outside the country from the Commission for University Education; and
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Please Note:
- KIPI is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, persons with disabilities (PwDs), the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Successful applicants shall be required to submit clearance certificates from the following bodies at appointment level: -
- Higher Education Loans Board;
- Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Criminal Investigation Department; and
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Completed application forms should be delivered to:
The Chairman, Board of Directors
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
17 Kabarsiran Avenue, Lavington, Off Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 51648-00200,
NAIROBI.
So as to reach the Office of the Chairman, KIPI Board of Directors on or before Monday, 14th August 2023 latest 5:00 P.M. (East African Time).
CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KENYA INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY INSTITUTE