Kenya Tourist Development Corporation Vacancies

Opportunity in Development Financial Institution

The KTDC is the leading Development Financial Institution (DFI) providing affordable and accessible financial facilities and advisory services to the tourism industry.

The KTDC mission is to develop and diversify Kenya’s tourism industry by providing a range of advisory and financial services to investors in tourism related enterprises.

The organization is seeking to fill the following positions:

Head of Finance

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Finance will be in charge of the Finance function at KTDC and will be responsible for overseeing accounting and financial reporting at the Corporation.

Key responsibilities:

• Formulate and implement financial policies and strategies and provide guidance in the Corporation’s financial and capital plan
• Advice the Board on all financial matters and guide the Heads of Department in the preparation of budgets
• Design and implement systems and controls for monitoring and managing financial processes and procedures
• Manage the preparation of all accounting and financial data and ensure compliance to standards and statutory regulations
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as the Auditor General, the Treasury and other market players to ensure compliance to industry standards and regulations

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience:

• A Bachelors degree in Accounting or Commerce with an Accounting Option as well as an MBA
• A CPA (K) or an ACCA qualification is a requirement
• A minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience at a senior level
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good leadership skills and a team player with proven track record of integrity
• Knowledge/understanding of computer packages and computerized accounting systems

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts, to reach us on or before 13 May 2011 addressed to:

The Managing Director
Kenya Tourist Development Corporation
Utalii House, 11th Floor
P. O. Box 42013, 00100
Nairobi