Manager, Finance and Accounts, Job in Kenya

Manager, Finance and Accounts

SEZA/HR//2023/3/3

Job Responsibilities

• Manage all issues regarding the financing of SEZA activities;


• Participate in Development and implementation of sound
  financial management policies and procedures;


• Consolidating the Authority printed budget estimates and
  revised budget as per guidelines issued by National Treasury;


• Forecasting Annual cash flow requirements and coordinate
  preparation of annual budgets;
  
  
  


• Scheduling all payments within the Authority budgetary
  provisions;


• Ensure Budgetary and cost control by reviewing expenditure
  returns from departments, prepare variance analysis and recommend
  corrective action;


• Guide other departments by interpreting government accounting
  policy and applying it in all operations of the Authority;


• Plan and coordinate timely preparation of annual Work Plans
  and budget estimates;


• Develop and manage internal controls and compliance;


• Participate in Public Private Partnership program strategies
  and resource mobilization;


• Analyse and interpret financial reports and other accounting
  records;


• Ensure prudent and optimal utilization of Authority funds and
  Assets;


• Manage proper records of financial transactions;


• Oversee preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts
  in accordance with accounting standards and procedures and submission to
  relevant institutions;


• Review and ensure timely and accurate preparation of
  management accounting reports on quarterly and annual basis;


• Maintain accurate and complete financial record of the
  Authority and regularly review the financial system;


• Undertake financial risk management;


• Monitor and evaluate funds applications and accountability;


• Ensure compliance with applicable financial statutory
  obligations and circulars;


• Ensure proper Revenue and Treasury Management and reporting;

Education Requirements

For appointment to this
position, a candidate must possess:

• Masters Degree in any of the following: Accounting, Business
  Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a
  recognized Institution;


• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business Administration,
  Business Management (Finance or Accounting option) or other relevant and
  equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience
  four (4) of which should have been in management;

Skills and Competence

• Certified Public Accountant Part III (CPA K) or Associate of
  Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);


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


• Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified
  Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional
  body;


• Proficiency in computer applications;


• Demonstrated results in work performance;


• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;


• Possess good oral and written communication skills;


• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and competence
  in work performance;


• Have good interpersonal, negotiations, and high leadership
  qualities,

Job Requirements

Qualified applicants
will be required to submit the following documents;

• Curriculum Vitae


• Cover Letter


• Copies of academic and professional certificates


• National Indentity Card/Passport 

Support Documents
Requirements

• Successful applicants will be required to satisfy the
  provisions of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by submitting
  the following compliance certificates;


• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate);


• Higher Education Loans Board (Compliance Certificate);


• Commission for University Education for degrees obtained
  outside Kenya;


• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Clearance Certificate);


• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good
  Conduct);


• Credit Reference Bureau (Clearance Certificate).

How to Apply

• Suitably qualified candidates should apply online using the
  application form provided in the following link: (https://forms.gle/QYwkGjojraCv3Twr7)


• NB: You will need to sign into a google account in order to
  access the application form.


• Candidates should attach a duly signed cover letter, detailed
  curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates,
  testimonials and National Identity Card. All online attachments should be
  submitted in PDF format.

Applications must be
submitted on 11th July 2023 not later than 5.00pm (East African Time).  

The
Chief Executive Officer

Special Economic Zones
Authority

UAP Old Mutual Tower, 14th
Floor, Upper Hill Road

P.O Box 30418-00100, GPO

Nairobi, Kenya