Reporting to the Senior Deputy Director – Finance and Administration, the incumbent will be the Head of Finance and Accounting Division and will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of sound financial management policies and procedures.
Overall Responsibility
- Overseeing strict implementation of financial management and control systems while ensuring compliance with international financial rules and regulations
- Establishment of sound financial policies, systems and procedures in compliance with statutory regulations
- Continuously monitor and review management system and recommend changes as required
- Designing and implementing internal control procedures and production of reports on all financial transactions
- Participation in the preparation of the Board’s strategic plans and forecasts, cash flow projections and computation of expense ratios
- Coordinating the budgeting process, monitoring cash flow and overseeing the organization’s financial performance against the budget and operational goals
- Developing, maintaining and monitoring grants accounting systems and procedures and capturing all pledges , billings and receipts
- Coordination of annual audits in compliance with International Accounting Standards
- Management of day to day accounting processes, reconciling monthly activity and generating end-year reports
- Maintaining liaison with relevant Government departments for necessary consultation on financial matters to ensure the Service complies with statutory requirements
Required Qualifications and experience
- A Masters degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance or equivalent
- Holder of CPA (K)/ and member of ICPAK
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting at an equivalent level, 5 of which should be in a large organization with a national scope
- Practical knowledge of tax and other compliance requirements of state corporations
- Proficiency in computer skills and accounting packages
- Budget development and oversight experience
- Knowledge of Government contract management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal relations
- A team player and good people management skills, with proven leadership skills
- Good analytical and decision making skills
Please note that those who had applied earlier are required to re-apply again.
DN/A 1005
P. O. Box 49010
00100 Nairobi
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Kenya Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer.
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