Manager, Management Accounting at Kenya Airports Authority

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for co-ordinating, formulating and implementing the corporate budget, providing quarterly and annual performance management reports, analyzing costs, forecasting, and providing financial recommendations to guide decision making and effective management of financial resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Designing, planning, co-ordinating, compiling, monitoring and reporting on the overall consolidated budget for the Authority;
• Reviewing financial data to provide insights into future financial performance and identify areas for improvement;
• Providing financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making;
• Evaluating investment opportunities, assess financial risks, and develop business plans that align with the airport’s strategic objectives and guide management accordingly;
• Analysing, reporting and monitoring the business performance through timely variance analysis and reporting;
• Interpreting trends and indicators and advising management on the corrective actions;
• Developing, maintaining and analysing short, medium and long range forecasts for the Authority;
• Monitoring and analyzing the revenue streams of the Authority and advising on the corrective action;
• Reviewing the corporate cash flows and investments of the Authority;
• Identifying, developing and implementing management accounting policies, procedures and controls;
• Reviewing the costing transactions to continuously advice on the optimal pricing and cost saving strategies;
• Monitoring the budget consumption and advising management on the corrective actions;
• Analyzing new projects for the authority and advising on the financial viability; and
• Authorizing and checking the accuracies of payments of the Authority.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Member of ICPAK or related professional body and in good standing
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution. 
• Minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be in a managerial/supervisory position  
• Proficiency in computerized environment and ERP systems

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in computer applications, Analytical skills, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Management, Risk Management, Good Communication Skills, Team Player, Problem-Solving Skills, Leadership skills, Integrity, Attention to detail, Report writing skills, Ability to work under pressure

Terms and Conditions of Service                     

• The appointment for managerial positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms.