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Job Summary

The Finance Officer will ensure that the organization’s financial resources are managed in a procedural and ethical manner

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

The job holder duties and responsibilities are outlined as follows:

• Working together with the Head of Finance and Investment to formulate the company’s financial strategy and ensure it is properly implemented.
• Facilitating the formulation and implementation of sound financial and accounting policies, procedures and systems which are compliant with acceptable accounting policies and legal requirements.
• Preparing budgets and periodic financial performance reports for presentation to the Head of Finance, Investment and Property
• Supporting the Head of Finance, Investment and Property in developing long term business strategies and operating plans for the Scheme which are in line with the longer term goals and priorities.
• Supporting the development of departmental budgets in line with overall company mission and objectives.
• Maintaining controls on spending to ensure budgetary limits are
• Ensuring that all finances and appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place, properly administered and monitored.
• Liaising with Internal and External auditors and responding to queries, observations and recommendations
• Providing operational financial support and guidance to the Head of Finance, Investment and
• Property on budgeting and financial performance
• Preparing vouchers, periodic financial reports and interpreting the same to the section head  
• And any o Managing the collection and banking of cash and cheques
• Reconciliation of clients’ accounts and statements on a monthly basis
• Checking invoices against supporting documents in preparation for payment
•  other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field from a recognized University.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• CPA – K or ACCA finalist

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least four (4) years’ of work experience with at least one (1) year at a supervisory role

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Ability to supervise an accounting team.
• Should be confident, a self-oriented , with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
• Must be able  to  demonstrate good  attention to  detail, good  judgment showing logical
• Decision making and a hands on approach.
• Computer literate with good excel skills and solid understanding of accounting software principles.
• Knowledge and experience of working with accounting packages.
• Strong decision making ability.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.

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Job Summary 

The Chief Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the Scheme complies with the relevant legislation and the Terms of Authorization issued by RBA by establishing procedures for the sound governance of the Scheme and advising the Board of Trustees on developments in governance issues. 

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

The job holder duties and responsibilities are outlined as follows:

Serving as the Secretary to the Board of Trustees through the following activities

• Keeping the Board of Trustees informed on the progress of strategic implementation and Committee’s’ work plans.
• Serving as the link between the Trust Secretary, Trustees and KRA Staff Pension Scheme
• Preparing agenda and materials for Board meetings & Annual General meeting (AGM) in consultation with the Trust Secretary’s office;
• Preparing regular reports to the Board of Trustees and Annual General meeting

Providing overall organizational leadership through the following activities

• Providing overall leadership to the organization and leading in strategic planning and implementation
• Overseeing the management and delivery of organisation-wide strategic projects and initiatives
• Setting and maintaining overall accountability standards for the scheme’s funds and finances
• Leading line managers and provide support, advice and resources to meet their needs and developmen
• Participating in budgeting and financial management as required and ensuring the proper management of all delegated
• Approving all  reports  and  documents  before  submission  or  dissemination  to  the scheme’s stakeholders
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action;
• Ensuring compliance with government policies and scheme guidelines by all employees
• Providing direction to KRA Staff Pension Scheme staff on all aspects of work, project implementation,
• Representing KRA Staff pension Scheme in all relevant forums or delegating as appro
• Dealing with  correspondence,  collating  information  and  writing  reports,  ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant Scheme stakeholders;
• liaising with external service providers
• Any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the board

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business related ,Social Science or its equivalent

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• A professional qualification would be an added advantage

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Seven (7) years working experience from a financial institution or any other corporate institution with at least three (3) years at a senior management position in the pensions industry 

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• A professional qualification would be an added advantage
• A Master’s degree would be an added advantage.
• Must have attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme
• Good interpersonal & teamwork skills;
• Good planning & organizational skills;
• High level of integrity, responsibility & confidentiality. High sense of self-drive and business acumen