Council of Governors Director of Finance and Administration Job in Kenya

Background: The Council of Governors (CoG) is established under Section 19 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act 2012 with the mandate to provide a mechanism for consultation amongst County Governments, share information on performance of the counties in execution of their functions, facilitate capacity building for governors, and consider reports from other intergovernmental forums on national and county interests amongst other functions (Section20). 

The Council operates under Sectoral committees which define engagement with The National Government agencies and other stakeholders. 

To implement its functions, The council has established a secretariat that coordinates operations of the committees and facilitates information sharing amongst counties and other stakeholders

Director, Finance and Administration
 

Duties & Responsibilities
 

The Director of Finance and Administration is a leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for;

• Overseeing the planning of the activities and operations of the Finance Department; coordinate assigned activities with other CoG departments and Government Agencies; and providing policy, technical and administrative support to the CoG.


• Providing oversight role and participate in the development of the department’s work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; implement policies and procedures.


• Providing technical support to the Finance, Commerce and Economic Affairs Committee of the Council of Governors.


• Assisting the Directors of Legal, Cooperate communication and Programs in specific thematic areas.


• Supporting the CEO in resource mobilization and follow up on budgets submitted to the National Treasury.


• Serving as a liaison officer between the National and Council of Governors on issues of Financial Management. ( Budgeting and planning, cash flow analysis e.t.c)


• Providing periodic updates to the Council of Governors and the CEO on the financial position of the organization.


• Preparing policy documents for the organization.


• Responsible to all audits.


• Representing the CoG at stakeholders’ meetings and provide the Council position.


• Manage the Finance, administration and Human Resources departments of the organization.


• Providing leadership in implementing the payroll, finance, HR, billing, code enforcement, work orders, legislative systems, IFMIS Functionality e.t.c.


• Other duties will include: hiring & evaluating accounting and financial professional and para-professional staff; supervising other professional and/or management staff, interacting with elected and high-ranking appointed public officials; assuming overall responsibility for preparation of CoG budget and governmental financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.


• Performing any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements
 

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Must be a CPA (K) holder and registered with ICPAK.


• Master’s degree in finance and administration or any other related field from a recognized university.

Experience

• An understanding of the PFM Act in line with the devolved functions


• Minimum of eight years’ experience in government finance and accounting at a high management and supervisory level.


• Has an understanding of Principles, practices of public administration, including management, organization, planning, cost/benefit analysis, budgeting, and project management and evaluation.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to Work with numerous customers and vendors; Build consensus to bring successful conclusion to various issues


• To simultaneously manage and/or work on a multitude of project; and Prepare, administer, and monitor project budget.


• Ability to make presentations and conducting meetings.


• The desired candidate must possess strong problem resolution skills, critical thinking and interpersonal skills to help identify and resolve issues.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to describe interest and relevance to the position to hrcog@cog.go.ke by cob 3rd April 2015