General Manager, Finance & Administration, Job in Kenya

General Manager, Finance & Administration

Job purpose

• Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate
  will be responsible for providing strategic financial advice, oversee and
  lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the
  Managing Director; administer and review all financial plans and budgets;
  monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of
  the organization’s financial status. He/She will also manage
  organizational cash flow and forecasting and further ensure optimal
  utilization and management of the Authority’s resources in functional
  areas of Finance, Human Resource & Administration in order to achieve
  strategic objectives of the Department

Duties and
Responsibilities

•  Implementing finance and human resources policies,
  regulations and strategies by ensuring effective and efficient utilization
  of finance and human resource in the Authority;


• Designing, developing and monitoring implementation of
  internal financial control measures and systems to safe guard the property
  and assets of the Authority;


• Carrying out Financial and Resource planning for the
  Authority including maintenance of financial records as well as
  preparation of Statutory accounts;


• Developing and managing the recruitment function, welfare of
  the Authority and other incentive schemes such as medical, employee
  insurance and other health and safety requirements;


• Regular reviewing of remuneration policy and structure,
  analyzing the staffing levels and advicing as appropriate on succession
  planning;


• Overseeing the professional development training program for
  staff and ensuring completion of annual performance appraisals;


• Providing appropriate guidance on the interpretation and
  implementation of financial and human resource regulations;


• Preparing, designing and maintaining a proper accounting and
  financial system;


• Overseeing the preparation of the core budget, providing
  technical support and advising line managers on budgeting, budget
  implementation and monitoring;


• Overseeing procurement, safeguarding and maintenance of
  assets of the Authority; and


• Overseeing staff assigned to the Authority and supporting
  Management committees as may be required.

Requirements for
appointment

• Have a Master’s degree specializing in Finance/Accounts,
  Business Administration & Management or any other equivalent and
  relevant field from a recognized Institution.


• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounts, BCom
  (Finance/Accounts option) or any equivalent and other relevant field from
  a recognized Institution.


• Have at least twelve (12) years of experience five (5) of
  which must be in senior management in the public service or in a large and
  reputable organization in the private sector.


• Demonstrate results in work performance and ability to work
  with multigenerational staff.


• Be a Member in GOOD standing of a relevant Professional Body.


• Be a Certified Public Accountant (K) or Association of
  Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent and relevant.


• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
  recognized institution.

Key Competences

• Possess good oral and written communication skills including
  report writing;


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


•  Strong resource mobilization skills with local and
  international development partners;


• Be IT proficient, analytical thinker and attention to detail;


• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task;


• Have Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, high
  leadership qualities, negotiation and personnel management skills; and


• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
  of Kenya. Kenya Investment Authority

Compliance with Chapter 6
of the Kenyan Constitution

Successful candidate shall
be required to meet the following compliance requirements and present them
before engagement:

• A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of
  Criminal Investigations;


• A Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board
  (HELB);


• A Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;


• A Clearance Certificate from the Ethics & Anti-corruption
  Authority (EACC); and


• A Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

How To Apply

Interested qualified
candidates are invited to apply and can access the detailed job description and
specifications from ‘Careers’ section at www.invest.go.ke and submit their
ONLINE OR HARD COPY applications to The Ag. Managing Director, Kenya Investment
Authority together with a cover letter for the position with a reference number
and grade, detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and
professional certificates, National identity card or passport and names and
addresses of three referees marked “Job
Ref No.8/2023 to careers@invest.go.ke OR dropped
at Kenya Investment Authority, P O Box 55704-00200 Nairobi, 15th
Floor-Old Mutual Tower -Upper Hill in the Tender Box Marked Procurement
Application.

Applications in PDF format
or Hard copy should be submitted by 30th August 2023. (No applications will be
received or considered after the closing date.)

Only candidates
who have met all the requirements of the advert and have been selected for an
interview will be contacted.

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