Career Opportunities at Coast Development Authority

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

1. Have a minimum of ten (10) years in relevant work and at least five (5) years in a supervisory role in a position in the public service or private sector.
2. Have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (accounting & finance option) or other recognized equivalent qualifications.
3. Master’s degree in any of the following; Business Administration, Finance or other equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
4. Be a member of a professional body of Institute of Certified Public Accounts (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA – Kenya).
5. Have certification in Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
6. Be proficient in computer application.
7. Have fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
8. Demonstrate competence in work place.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Overseeing the preparation of the Internal Audit systems, procedures and guidelines;
2. Supervising the preparation of work programmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;
3. Reviewing the internal controls and documenting on their effectiveness and adequacy;
4. Recommending mitigation measures to address identified weaknesses where necessary;
5. Ensuring that the accounting, administration and other operations  
6.  comply with CDA management policies;
7. Overseeing the preparation and submission of audit reports to the MD and the board
8. Ensuring that the internal audit systems, procedures and guidelines are prepared for approval;
9. Supervising the preparation of work progrmmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;
10. Liaising with the Auditor General and ensue follow up on the process of implementation of internal and external audit recommendations; and
11. Supervising, training and developing staff under him or her.

NB: Appointment to this grade will be on Contract basis as per the Human Resource Policy & Procedure Manual.

Salary Scale as given by Salary & Remuneration Commission of Kenya (SRC).

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Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

1. Have a minimum of ten (10) years in relevant work and at least five (5) years in a supervisory role in a position in the public service or private sector.
2. Have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance & Accounting option) or other recognized equivalent qualifications.
3. Master’s degree in any of the following; Business Administration, Finance or other equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
4. Be a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant Part III (CPA K,) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA)
5. Have certification in Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
6. Be proficient in computer application.
7. Have fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
8. Demonstrate competence in work place.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Consolidating the budget and revised budget as per guidelines issued;
2. Authorizing all expenditure as per set ceilings;
3. Ensuring timely accurate preparation of expenditure returns from departments; sections and regional offices;
4. Supervising preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports;
5. Ensuring quarterly management reports are submitted to Parent Ministry, KRB and Treasury as per PFM act;
6. Developing and reviewing supplementary financial policies, procedures, and regulations to enhance internal controls established through Treasury regulations and procedures;
7. Ensuring compliance with Treasury regulations and procedures in management;
8. Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;
9. Liaising with Parent Ministry and Treasury for release of funds;
10. Handling all correspondences with external parties;
11. Reviewing all audit queries pertaining to the department;
12. Interpreting Treasury Circulars issued from time to time; and
13. Training and development of finance staff

NB: Appointment to this grade will be on Contract basis as per the Human Resource Policy & Procedure Manual.

Salary Scale as given by Salary & Remuneration Commission of Kenya (SRC).