Senior Finance Officer at Brand Kenya Board Corporation

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Preparing annual budgets and provide technical support to technical departments during the budget making process.
• Assisting other departmental and sectional managers in the management of their budgets through provision of reliable up-to-date financial information.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual management reports to management.
• Managing the commitments and expenditures within available budgetary provisions.
• Monitoring expenditure of projects and programmes on a periodic basis.
• Preparing fiscal reports and follow up disbursement of funds from National treasury and other financing agencies; and
• Participating in Resource Mobilization initiatives of the Agency.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: –

1. A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
2. Bachelors Degree in Commerce Business Administration, Business Management (Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
3. Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
4. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);
5. Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
6. Supervisory course lasting not less than 2 weeks;
7. Proficiency in computer applications;
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and

Key Competencies

1. Proficiency in IT
2. Strong analytical skills
3. Strong communication and reporting skills
4. Team player
5. Demonstrated competence in work performance.