Job Openings at Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)

Job Summary

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

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing;
• Have a certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer application skill;
• Have demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution
  Eligible applicants to download an Engineers Board of Kenya’s job application forms from the Board’s website https://ebk.or.ke/career-opportunities/. Duly filled application forms accompanied by a cover letter, detailed CV, current and expected gross salary, telephone and email contacts, copies of identification cards, academic and professional certificates to be submitted either via post office or hand-delivered to the undersigned on or before 10th December, 2019 at 5 pm.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate must have the following minimum professional experience:

Have a minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in a supervisory position in the public or private institution;

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Strong organization and interpersonal skill
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Professionalism
• Ethical and integrity
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task

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The job holder will be responsible for the prudent management of financial resources by implementing accounting policies, systems and procedures; and report on the financial performance of an organization.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Have Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce(Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/FinanceOption), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: business administration, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
• Be a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or its equivalent;
• Be registered with a professional body such as CPA, ACCA from a recognized institution;
• Be a Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body and in good standing;
• Have a certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have proficiency in computer application skills:
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Eligible applicants to download an Engineers Board of Kenya’s job application forms from the Board’s website https://ebk.or.ke/career-opportunities/. Duly filled application forms accompanied by cover letter, detailed CV, current and expected gross salary, telephone and email contacts, copies of identification cards, academic and professional certificates to be submitted either via post office or hand-delivered to the undersigned on or before 10th December 2019 at 5 pm.

• Consolidating and revising budget as per guidelines issued by the National Treasury and the Parent Ministry;
• iChecking and approving expenditure and payments and sign bank instructions/cheques;
• Presenting financial reports to the Board and advice on financial implications and consequences of management/business decisions;
• Developing and reviewing financial policies and procedures to enhance internal controls;
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and procedures in management of financial resources;
• Reviewing and ensuring timely submission of annual report and financial statements;
• Ensuring he Board’s liquidity position is appropriate and liaise with the Parent Ministry and Treasury for release of allocated funds;
• Reviewing of audit queries and implementing corrective actions;
• Developing and implementing effective processes in the finance unit to ensure a seamless flow of service delivery. Such processes include but not limited to budgetary process, analysis and reporting;
• Developing short term, medium and long term revenue and expenditure framework;
• Ensuring compliance with various requirements of government agencies and statutory institutions as set out in various circulars and legislations;
• Controlling the Board’s Finances to ensure that they are utilized in a lawful and efficient manner.
• Planning and determining cash flow needs, forecast and establish cash flow trends of the Board.
• Preparing the annual budget execution reports, quarterly financial statements for programme and operational budgets;
• Preparing Board and management financial reports;
• Liaising with the parent Ministry for GOK’s Grants and development partners’ funding;
• Ensuring the provision of adequate financial resources for the Board’s programme and activities; and
• Staff performance management, development training and, mentorship.