Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities entail;
- Developing and overseeing the implementation of
a dynamic Finance strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and
results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
- Develop the Council’s budget and continuously
monitor and evaluate its implementation;
- Giving oversight to the Council’s financial
affairs and advise the Council on financial planning strategies and
policies;
- Ensuring effective and efficient management of
the Council’s resources including finances and other assets and
liabilities;
- Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate
and timely financial and management accounts and reports to the Chief
Executive Officer and the Council;
- Negotiating with banks, donors and development
partners for appropriate support;
- Participating in the development and review of
the Council strategic plan;
Requirements
for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
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- At least fifteen (15) years’ work experience
three (3) of which must be at grade of Assistant Director, Finance and
Accounts or in a comparable position;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business
Management, Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or its
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree in any of the following
disciplines: – Business Administration (Finance or Accounts option) or any
other related field from a recognized University or institution;
- Must have Certified Public Accountants (CPA-K)/
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or their equivalent;
- Membership in good standing of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
- Leadership course lasting not less four (4)
weeks;
- Practicing license with institute of Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK); and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
How to
Apply
