Current Opportunities at Women Enterprise Fund

Description:

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Lead in the formulation of the organizations long terms strategy as well as oversee the implementation of the same within set timelines.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of Board resolutions.
• Ensure the preparation and implementation of annual work plans, procurement plans, budgets, Performance Contract, goals and objectives.
• Prudently manage the Funds resources within budget guidelines according to the organizational policies and government laws and regulations.
• Ensure maintenance of effective internal/external controls so as to safeguard the Funds assets and oversee financial audit processes as required.
• Responsible for providing leadership in the development, execution and achievement of the Funds strategic objectives.
• Ensure prudent financial management, and administer with due care, the institutions assets and liabilities.
• Facilitate development and implementation of appropriate human resource policies and practices that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
• Build effective relationships with the Board, government, regulators, partners and other stakeholders.
• Enforce a culture of regulatory compliance, good corporate governance and adherence to guidelines in place.
• Engagement with stakeholders to enhance the corporate image of the Fund.
• Promotion of entrepreneurship and high performing investment ventures.
• Responsible for the Procurement function of the Fund as per the Public Procurement and Disposal Act.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, the job holder must have:

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines; in Economics/Finance or in a Business related field from a recognized University/institution.
• Masters Degree in Economics/Finance or in a Business related field from a recognized University/institution.
• Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks and Strategic Leadership Development course lasting at least six (6) weeks.
• At least fifteen (15) years experience in public or private sector employment, Ten (10) of which must be at a senior management level in a reputable organization.
• Membership to a relevant professional Body and be in good standing.
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Organizational skills
• Strategic and analytical thinker with good business forecasting skills.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Leadership skills demonstrating integrity, transparency, accountability
• Team player

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Duties and Responsibilities
Duties will entail the following:

• Formulation, implementation and interpretation of financial, administrative and accounting policies and procedures, strategies and programs.
• Manage staff in Finance & Administration Department, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties to them.
• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the Funds annual budget and work plans and reporting on the Funds performance/status on quarterly basis.
• Liaison and reporting to the Advisory Board on all matters relating to Finance & Budget, Accounting and Administration.
• Budgetary controls and management of accounting methods and financial returns; and prioritization of projects and activities for the purpose of financial allocation and reporting.
• Formulation and coordinating of the Medium Term Expenditure (MTEF) budget for the Fund.
• Providing strategic leadership on all matters pertaining to financial management and general administration in the Fund.
• Coordinating resource allocations and budgetary control in line with Funds policies.
• Overseeing expenditure monitoring, review and forecast.
• Formulation, Coordination and interpretation of administration policies at the Fund
• Offering resource-based planning and performance measurement.
• Planning, designing, reviewing, coordinating, controlling and implementing accounting systems.
• Coordination and management of office accommodation and equipment, registry services, transport services, security and records management.
• Ensuring that sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial transactions of the Fund.
• Managing both the internal and the external audit process and coordinating responses to audit issues as they arise from time to time.
• Ensure proper record keeping and preparation of management and statutory reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure the assets of the Fund are efficiently deployed and managed to secure value for money.
• Manage the Funds cash flow and conduct proper forecasting.
• Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters.
• Establish and implement administration and logistics procedures in line with organizational requirement.
• Oversight to commitment of funds and expenditure trends.
• Monitoring and enforcing operational and internal control procedures.
• Ensuring that the assets and stocks of the organization are properly accounted for.
• Ensuring additions and disposals of capital items are properly accounted for.
• Oversight on cash flow management and investment at the Fund.
• Oversight in development and monitoring & reporting on the annual budgets and work-plans.
• Management of accounting methods and financial returns; and prioritization of projects and activities for the purpose of financial allocation and reporting.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, the job holder must have:-

• A Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or Finance from a recognized university.
• A Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, Commerce or a Financial related discipline from a recognized university.
• Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks and Strategic Leadership Development course lasting at least six (6) weeks.
• At least 10 years relevant work experience with at least five (5) years in a managerial position.
• Holder of a requisite professional qualification CPA(K) or ACCA.
• Membership to ICPAK and be in good standing.
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Integrity, transparency and accountability.
• Leadership & excellent decision-making skills.
• Communication, report writing and interpersonal skills.
• Counseling and problem-solving skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting systems.
• Knowledge of financial management principles in the public sector.
• Demonstrate professional competence and ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and on strict deadlines.
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Duties and Responsibilities
Duties will entail the following:

• Formulate, interpret and implement marketing, research and communication policies.
• Facilitate the design and rollout of competitive market driven products and services.
• Identify and pursue market opportunities locally and abroad to improve market access for women products and services.
• Develop and implement communication and marketing strategy for the Fund.
• Allocate company resources to maximize collaboration, efficiency and creativity in the building and maintenance of consistent branding or corporate identity across marketing and public relations channels.
• Manage all media platforms (social, print, electronic) and liaising with advertising agencies to build a strong brand while maintaining media relations with a view of having PR opportunities.
• To undertake and facilitate research activities for the Fund.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and work plans for the department to ensure all expenditure is within approved limits.
• Oversee branding and corporate promotional activities like (print/media, audio/video) content management, and preparation for publishing & design artwork.
• Mobilize resources, forging and leveraging strategic and collaborative relationships to support the Funds mandate.
• Facilitate interdepartmental communications and managing external communications.
• Coordinate corporate events for marketing and creating awareness on the mandates and activities of the Fund, both locally and internationally.
• Facilitate establishment of market networks and linkages for beneficiary products and services.
• Engage with stakeholders to enhance the corporate image of the Fund.
• Supervise and direct the workflow of marketing, advertising or public relations specialists by assigning job tasks.
• Facilitating participation of women entrepreneurs in local and international trade forums.
• Ensure production of quality research reports and facilitation of business development services.
• Liaising with public and private stakeholders to develop strategies to support the mandates of the Fund.
• Capacity building of women beneficiaries and their institutions on all aspects of the Funds objectives.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, the job holder must have: -

• Bachelors Degree in either Marketing, Communication or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• MBA in either Marketing, Communication, Strategic Management, entrepreneurship or related fields.
• At least 10 years of working experience or equivalent position for at least five (5) years in managerial position from a recognized organization.
• Professional Qualifications and Membership to a professional Body either from Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) or Public Relation Society of Kenya (PRSK) and be in good standing.
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Integrity, transparency and accountability.
• Leadership & excellent decision-making skills.
• Communication, report writing and interpersonal skills.
• Resource mobilization skills.
• Demonstrate professional competence and Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and on strict deadlines.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating policies for effective risk management strategies and framework for the Fund.
• Coordinating and overseeing all risk management activities and assessing compliance with internal policies, relevant contracts and all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate preparation, approval by the Board and implementation of annual audit plans and appropriate audit programs.
• Ensure sound development and implementation of audit management systems.
• Ensure proper preparation of audit reports, presentation of the same to the Audit & Risk Committee on quarterly basis and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Responsible for coordination of Audit & Risk departments activities, including staff training and development.
• Liaising with external auditors and ensure implementation of their recommendations.
• Updating the Board Internal Audit & Risk Committee Charter as well as the internal Audit Charter.
• Review the Funds compliance with the relevant statutes, policies, rules, regulations, administrative government circulars and guidelines.
• Review the adequacy of internal policies, procedures and processes to ensure necessary and sufficient internal controls are in place.
• Carry out special assignments including investigations and recommend controls to mitigate risks.
• Any other lawful duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting / Finance.
• Masters degree majoring in Finance, Accounting or Strategic Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Served in Audit function for at least 10 years with at least five (5) being in a managerial position.
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks and Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting at least six (6) weeks.
• Valid membership from ICPAK, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems & Control Association (ICASA) in good standing.
• Professional Certification in either Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) is an added advantage.
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Knowledge in Public Sector Accounting and Auditing standards
• Understanding of National Development Goals and familiarity with the latest emerging trends
• Knowledge in audit and risk management procedures and ability to advice on best practices in credit operations
• Effective communication, interpersonal, writing and editing skills.
• IT proficiency.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Dutieswill entail the following:

• Initiation,development, interpretation, implementation and review of Human Resource and Training policies.
• Overseeing staff inductions and complement HR efforts at succession plan;
• Carrying out evaluation and monitoring of training.
• Updating skills inventory for all Funds employees.
• Custodian of approved human resource documents including the Organization Structure,Career Progression Guidelines, Staff Allowances, Staff Establishment &Human Resources Policy Manual.
• Develops,reviews and monitors the Human Resources and Training Budget.
• Leads in the Development of staff benefits and rewards framework for the Fund to attract and retain talent.
• Manages the recruitment and Selection process in the organization to ensure timely filling of vacant positions within the approved establishment.
• Develops strategies and solutions for implementing the corporate strategies and objectives including policy guidelines on staff performance management that sustains a high performance culture at the Fund.
• Lead the formulation of organizational development & change management initiatives.
• Provide oversight in implementation of assigned Cross Cutting matters under the Funds Performance Contract and compliance to HR policy guidelines.
• Any other lawful duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, the job holder must have:-

• BachelorsDegree in a Business related field with specialization in Human ResourceManagement
• MBA/MSC in Human Resource Management /Business Administration /Commerce /PublicAdministration from recognized university
• Atleast 9 years previous relevant work experience with a least three (3) years ina managerial position in a reputable organization
• SeniorManagement Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks and Strategic LeadershipDevelopment Course lasting at least six (6) weeks.
• ProfessionalQualifications and Membership to IHRM and be in good standing.
• Meet the requirement ofChapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Effectivecommunication, report writing and interpersonal skills;
• Counselingand problem-solving skills;
• Discretionand confidentiality;
• Integrity,transparency and accountability;
• Demonstrateprofessional competence and administrative ability in Human ResourceManagement.

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Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Supervising, coaching staff and providing professional development and guidance.
• Responsible for auditing assigned work of wide scope and complexity and specific audit assignments.
• Follow-up on the resolution of external audit queries and implementation of external audit recommendations.
• Oversee risk management activities and assess effectiveness of and compliance with internal controls, internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines.
• Coordinate the alignment of departmental and the Funds activities to the Funds risk management framework.
• Participate and/or represent the Manager, Audit & Risk in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate the Funds strategic plans.
• Develop audit management systems and internal audit programs in consultation with the Manager.
• Preparation of detailed audit reports and follow up on implementation of audit recommendations to ensure efficiency of operations.
• Interpretation of financial policies for sound auditing practices and control,
• Developing and updating an internal audit manual and facilitate compliance with auditing standards and guidelines.
• Prepare and ensure implementation of annual audit plans.
• Any other lawful duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment:-

For appointment at this level, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce in Accounting/Finance/Economics.
• Masters Degree in Business Administration Accounting/Finance/Economics/Strategic Management.
• Served in a comparable position in a similar organization for at least seven (7) years with at least three (3) years in a management role.
• Senior Management course lasting not less than four(4) weeks.
• Shown merit and ability in Audit work as reflected in work performance and results.
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) or equivalent.
• Valid membership from Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
• Membership to either Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information System and Control Association (ISACA) in good standing.
• Possess qualifications in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) as an added advantage.
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Report writing skills
• Analytical skills
• Confidentiality
• Communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and on strict deadlines
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards, principles and procedures
• IT proficiency

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 Duties and Responsibilities.

• Ensure that accounting procedures of the Fund are adhered to.
• Check risk management activities and assess compliance with internal policies, tax regulations and other statutory guidelines.
• Assist in developing audit management systems and internal audit programs.
• Assist in the interpretation of financial policies for sound auditing practices and control.
• Participate in developing and updating an internal audit manual to facilitate compliance with auditing standards and guidelines.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of annual audit plans.
• Undertake specific audit assignments and prepare detailed audit observations and draft reports.
• Conduct financial and systems audit & assist in ensuring compliance with tax regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure audit checks, verification of payments to ensure validity and accuracy.
• Assist in ensuring that the accounting procedures of the Fund are adhered to.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the audit management systems.
• Assist in following up on the resolution of external audit queries and implementation of external audit recommendations.
• Participate in conducting institutional risk evaluation and efficiency audit.
• Carry out review of accounting, financial and budgetary systems.
• Undertake special audit investigations as may be required from time to time.
• Any other lawful duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment at this level, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration /Business Management.
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) or equivalent.
• Served in a comparable position in a similar organization for at least five (5) years.
• Shown merit and ability in Audit work as reflected in work performance and results.
• Valid membership from Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
• Membership from Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)or Information System and Control Association (ISACA) in good standing.
• Possession of qualifications in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) will be an added advantage.
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Report writing and presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards,principles and procedures
• Communication skills both oral and written
• IT proficiency and experience in working with large and complex data sets
• Proactive and able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and on strict deadlines