Manager, Finance and Accounts at Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC)

Job Purpose

The job holder will ensure adherence to the KLDC financial policies and compliance with statutory obligations at the work place for efficient and timely decision making, while coordinating management of key accounting and reporting functions within the Council including budgeting, internal controls, risk management and compliance with government regulations to ensure prudent management of resources in line with Public Finance Management (PFM) Act /Regulations.

Duties and responsibilities

The Manager, Finance & Accounts shall be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Overseeing the day to day running of the Finance and Accounts department
• Coordinating, formulating and implementing financial strategies, policies rules, regulations, and systems for the Council;
• Forecasting and planning on financial needs of the Council;
• Initiating best practices in the management of finance and account’s function;
• Coordinating monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement and all statutory accounts;
• Coordinating designing, developing and maintaining a proper computerized accounting and financial management system;
• Overseeing development and review of supplementary financial policies, procedures, and regulations to enhance internal controls established through treasury regulations and procedures;
• Guiding other departments by interpreting government accounting policy and applying it in all operations of the Council;
• Consolidating the budget and revised budget as per guidelines issued;
• Authorizing payments and signing of cheques/EFT subject to set limits;
• Applications of budgeted funds to meet operations and development expenditure;
• Reviewing all audit queries pertaining to the department;
• Interpreting treasury circulars issued from time to time;
• Training and development of finance staff.
• Overseeing Management of accounts receivables and payables and maintaining of asset registers;
• Developing and regularly reviewing the chart of accounts;
• DeLiaising with external auditors in addressing audit queries;

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Master Degree in relevant field from a recognized institution
• Bachelors degree in Business of related field (Finance or Accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized body;
• Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of senior officer;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Be a Member of ICPAK or any other relevant membership recognized by law
• Demonstrated competence in work performance; and
• Fulfill the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.