The Financial Controller will manage financial planning, budgeting, and expenditure monitoring for the programme.
Job
Purpose
The Financial
Controller is responsible for overall financial
management of the Programme, ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent
accounting in compliance with GoK and IFAD procedures. This role oversees the
full financial cycle—from budgeting and fund flow management to reporting and
audit facilitation—ensuring that Programme resources are managed efficiently
and in accordance with legal and financial obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial
Planning and Budget Control
- Provide financial inputs into the preparation of
the Annual Work Plans and Budgets (AWP&B)
- Ensure Programme budget is timely captured in
GoK systems, including allocation and access to counterpart funding
- Monitor fund commitments, disbursements, and
overall cash flow to support effective implementation
Financial Management and Compliance
- Ensure all project funds are used according to
Financing Agreement conditions, with due regard to efficiency, economy,
and purpose
- Maintain the designated and operational accounts
in line with IFAD and GoK financial rules
- Contribute to the development and implementation
of the Project Implementation Manual (PIM) and Financial Manual, ensuring
compliance at both national and county levels
- Ensure adherence to International Public Sector
Accounting Standards (IPSAS) as adopted in Kenya
Financial
Reporting and Communication
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure
linkage between accounts and financial statements submitted to financiers
- Provide timely, accurate financial reports to
IFAD, GoK, and other stakeholders
- Communicate financial procedures to implementing
partners, counties, and service providers, including fund access
mechanisms and reporting requirements
Disbursement
and Fund Flow Management
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of
Statements of Expenditure (SOEs)
- Monitor project liquidity, ensure timely
disbursement from GoK and IFAD, and facilitate flow of funds to
implementing partners
- Expedite loan disbursement and loan management
processes
Audit
and Supervision Support
- Coordinate project audits by external auditors
and ensure submission timelines are met
- Support joint IFAD/GoK supervision missions on
financial aspects and implement audit/supervision recommendations
Other
Duties
- Any other tasks assigned by the National
Programme Coordinator to support sound financial management of the
Programme
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business
Administration (Finance option), or related field from a recognized
university
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
qualification
- Must be a member of a recognized professional
accounting body and in good standing
Applicable
Professional Experience
- At least seven (7) years of professional
experience in financial management, including a minimum of five (5) years
in a senior management level managing government and donor-funded projects
at the level of a Finance Specialist
- Demonstrated experience in public sector
financial systems and budgeting processes
- Solid understanding of GoK budgeting and
accounting procedures
- Proven ability to work with accounting software,
electronic spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools
How to Apply
Applicants
must demonstrate relevant academic qualifications, professional certifications,
and practical experience as outlined in the detailed job descriptions available
in the Ministry’s website: www.kilimo.go.ke
Application
Procedure
- Access the National Employment Authority’s
Integrated Management System (NEAIMS) through neaims.go.ke
- Sign up as a Jobseeker/Intern (If not already
signed up)
- Login and capture your CV/Profile
comprehensively
- Submit your registration in the portal
- Apply for the position(s) of interest as
advertised
- Frequently check on the status of your
application and wait for shortlisting to be done.
Interested
applicants are advised to sign up and apply for any of the above advertised
positions through the neaims portal (www.neaims.go.ke).
Shortlisted
candidates will be asked to submit the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of National ID, academic and professional
certificates
- Supporting documents and testimonials
- Letter of recommendation from the current or
recent Supervisor (Optional)
Successful
candidates will be asked to submit documents that will indicate they adhere to
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution (2010)
IMPORTANT
NOTES:
- All appointments are on performance-based
contract terms and are subject to an IFAD No Objection.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Development is an equal opportunity employer.
- Applications from women, youth, and persons with
disabilities are highly encouraged.
- Manual/paper applications will not be accepted.
