National Council for Children's Services Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts Jobs in Kenya

National Council for Children's Services Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts Jobs in Kenya



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;

  • Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards and other legal and regulatory policies;

  • Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;

  • Construct and monitor reliable internal control systems;

  • Understand and mitigate key elements of the corporation financial risk profile; and

  • Undertake any other functions as may be lawfully assigned.

    Requirements for appointment

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

  • 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 where applicable; and

  • Proficiency in computer applications.

    Key Competencies and skills

  • Strategic and innovative thinking;

  • Communication skills;

  • Analytical skills;

  • Interpersonal skills;

  • Organizational skills;

  • Team player; and

  • Negotiation skills.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; National Council for Children's Services Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts Jobs in Kenya

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