Jobs at The Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC)

Financial Controller Job Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Age 35 – 55 years.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics.
• CPA (K) or ACCA,
• 5 years hands-on experience in a senior or similar position.
• Masters Degree in Finance/Strategic Management/Business Administration.
• Experience in Budgeting especially in Government systems will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of computer accounting packages.
• Team Leader with good interpersonal skills and business acumen.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet organisation’s financial targets.

Key Result Areas of the Financial Controller Job

• Formulating and reviewing finance and accounting procedures and policies.
• Effective management and utilization of resources and assets.
• Preparation of timely and accurate financial accounts in line with approved Budgets.
• Timely preparation and presentation of financial statements to the CEO and the Board.
• Maintenance of accurate records and management of budgets and budgetary controls.
• Maintaining day-to-day, internal controls of accounting systems.
• Developing and implementing strategies relating to overall financial management of the organisation.
• Managing, mentoring, coaching and developing staff in the Division.
• Providing prudent and accurate financial advice to the Management and Board.

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HR/PRM/002/2016

PR Job Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Age 33 – 55 years
• Should have Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and Diploma in Mass Communication/Public Relations or
• Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations.
• Should have 5 years experience in senior management or similar position.
• Masters degree an added advantage.
• Should be computer literate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Should be a person of witty inventions and creation.
• Should posses outstanding abilities in dealing with people of diverse cultural background.

Key Result Areas

• Developing and nurturing a strong positive image of the Corporation both internally and externally.
• Formulating and implementing public relations strategies and programmes for the Corporation in line with the overall Corporate Strategic Plan.
• Responsible for developing, cultivating and sustaining good working relations among the staff, the media and the general public.
• Spearheading issuing of press releases, reaction to Media issues and proactive media reporting.
• Spearhead updating of ADC Website in consultation with ICT Department.
• Establishing Public Relations network with various stakeholders, individuals other organisations and
• Government bodies, in image promotion and close partnership.
• Responsible for production of publications, including newsletters, brochures and other reports in liaison with the Chief Executive Officer’s office.
• Responsible for Corporation’s annual events such as ASK shows, field days and other national events in the calendar year.
• Making travelling arrangements for the Chief Executive and the Board Members.
• Supervising and training staff within the Public Relations Department on public relations ethics and other related on-the-job training.

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Accountant Job Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Age 25 – 35 years.
• Must possess degree in B. Comm. (accounting option), Finance, Economics or Business Administration or any other relevant degree plus at least CPA II/CPA III Section 5 with a minimum 2 years hands-on experience.
• Good financial and accounting analytical skills.
• Conversant with the latest financial and accounting management techniques.
• Conversant with the current accounting computer packages.

Key Result Areas of the Accountant Job

• Assisting in the preparation and maintaining of effective financial accounting systems to conform with accepted accounting standards.
• Assisting in the drawing up of final accounts and balance sheets for individual departments and section.
• Analysis of the final accounts before submitting for further analysis and verification.
• Direct involvement in the writing books of accounts.
• Interpreting of the final accounts and advising of the accounting implications.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.