Duties and Responsibilities
- Leading in formulation, implementation and review of a finance
& investment policies and strategies in accordance with the
Corporation’s mandate and strategic plan
- Participating in the development and review of the
Corporation’s strategic plan
- Participating in the preparation and setting of tariffs
- Oversees preparation, monitoring, review and evaluation of the
Corporation’s budget
- Providing oversight to the Corporation financial affairs and
advice the Corporation on financial planning strategies and policies.
- Ensuring effective and efficient management of the
Corporation’s Resources including Finances and Assets;
- Providing accurate and timely financial reports to Management
and the Board for decision making
- Ensuring compliance with Public Finance Management Act
regulations, statutory obligations and generally accepted accounting
standards
- Overseeing compliance of Quality Management System in the
department by ensuring that business processes meet the requirements of
ISO Standards
- Leading in negotiations with relevant financial institutions
for support
- Ensuring that the Corporation has a robust accounting system
for purposes of reporting and sound finance internal control systems
- Leading in identification and management of departmental
risks.
- Leading in motivation, development and appraisal of staff in
the department to achieve business and people objectives
- Facilitating external and internal audits of the Corporation.
- Ensuring development and implementation of Business Continuity
Plan (BCP) for the department
- Overseeing the credit control function of the Corporation.
- Overseeing financial consultancy services offered by external
consultants engaged by the Corporation.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized
institution
- Bachelor degree of Commerce, Finance, Accounting,
Economics/Commerce degree from a recognized institution
- Professional certifications of CPA or CFA or ACCA or
equivalent
- A certified Public Accountant and a registered member with
ICPAK in good standing
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less
than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Working experience of not less than twelve (12) years, five
(5) of which must have been in a senior management position at the
Corporation or in a comparable organization in the Public Service or
private sector
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the
Kenya Railways application form KR/HR/08 that is available on the
website, https://krc.co.ke/careers/attach their testimonials, certified copies of
certificates, National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV), to
be received by, 10th July, 2024 at 5.00pm East Africa Time (EAT).
The details of duties, responsibilities and
qualifications for each position are available on the Kenya Railways website;
www.krc.co.ke
When applying, quote the Job reference number on the envelope and the
application letter. Applicants MUST provide the following documents on
application:
- A Signed application letter;
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating; current and previous
employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected
salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at
least three professional referees;
- Certified Copies of academic and professional certificates;
and
- Certified Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
Successful candidates will be required to present and
satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by
providing the following documents: –
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of
Criminal Investigations (DCI);
- Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board
(HELB);
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
(KRA);
- Dully filled and stamped Self-Declaration or Clearance from
the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and;
- Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Applications to be addressed to the:
Managing Director,
Kenya Railways,
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
NAIROBI.
