Kenya Water Institute Manager - Finance and Accounts Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Water Institute Manager - Finance and Accounts Jobs in Kenya

Job Descriptions

The Manager Finance and Accounts, KW3 reports to the Deputy Director Corporate
Services, KW2.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Ensuring expenditure controls and payments;

Maintaining an up to date books of accounts;

Maintaining asset register;

Preparing all financial reconciliations;

Assisting in the preparation of management accounts;

Preparing financial reports;

Reviewing expenditure returns from the county and departments;

Preparing budgets;

Accounting for funds disbursed to the Institute;

Preparing management and statutory reports including final accounts;

Assisting in the development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through Treasury regulations and procedures;

Ensuring compliance with the National Treasury regulations and procedures;

Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits;

Supervising, training and development of accounts staff;

Setting targets for the accounts staff and evaluating achievements.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

Served in the scale of Principal Accountant, KW4 or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of four (4) years;

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), have passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent from a recognized Institution;

Have a Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Be

registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);

3Have demonstrated professional competence in Accounts work as reflected in work performance and results;

Have a clear understanding of the Mandate of KEWI and the role of finance and accounts work in achievement of the same.

Certificate in computer applications;

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key personal
attributes and core competences:

Personal Attributes

Organizational, managerial and administrative skills;

Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions;

Ability to work with minimum supervision;

Creativity and Innovativeness;

Professionalism and integrity;

Interpersonal skills including being a team player; and

Good communication skills.

Core Competences

Supervisory management;

Policy implementation;

Oral / written communication skills;

ERP skills;

Target setting;

Administrative skills.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Water Institute Manager - Finance and Accounts Jobs in Kenya

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