Manager, Finance and Accounts at Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA)

SEZA/HR//2023/3/3

Job Responsibilities

• Manage all issues regarding the financing of SEZA activities;
• Participate in Development and implementation of sound financial management policies and procedures;
• Consolidating the Authority printed budget estimates and revised budget as per guidelines issued by National Treasury;
• Forecasting Annual cash flow requirements and coordinate preparation of annual budgets;
• Scheduling all payments within the Authority budgetary provisions;
• Ensure Budgetary and cost control by reviewing expenditure returns from departments, prepare variance analysis and recommend corrective action;
• Guide other departments by interpreting government accounting policy and applying it in all operations of the Authority;
• Plan and coordinate timely preparation of annual Work Plans and budget estimates;
• Develop and manage internal controls and compliance;
• Participate in Public Private Partnership program strategies and resource mobilization;
• Analyse and interpret financial reports and other accounting records;
• Ensure prudent and optimal utilization of Authority funds and Assets;
• Manage proper records of financial transactions;
• Oversee preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with accounting standards and procedures and submission to relevant institutions;
• Review and ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounting reports on quarterly and annual basis;
• Maintain accurate and complete financial record of the Authority and regularly review the financial system;
• Undertake financial risk management;
• Monitor and evaluate funds applications and accountability;
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial statutory obligations and circulars;
• Ensure proper Revenue and Treasury Management and reporting;

Education Requirements
Professional Qualifications and Experience

For appointment to this position, a candidate must possess:

• Masters Degree in any of the following: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance or Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been in management;

Skills and Competence

• Certified Public Accountant Part III (CPA K) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated results in work performance;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and competence in work performance;
• Have good interpersonal, negotiations, and high leadership qualities.