Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts Job FRC

 Finance Jobs, Financial Reporting Centre Jobs. Responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and organisational policies. Requires a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Overseeing formulation, implementation, maintenance and review of sound financial policy, systems and procedures in compliance with the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act 2012, International Accounting Standards (IAS) and other relevant legal frameworks to enhance accountability and transparency;
• Coordinating development of FRC’s budget and continuously monitoring and evaluating its implementation;
• Coordinating the preparation of the Monthly, Quarterly and Final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards and procedures. Approving the chart of accounts and maintain commitment controls by monitoring and evaluating corporations’ applications and accountability;
• Providing oversight to FRC’s financial affairs and advise FRC on financial strategic planning issues and supporting strategic initiatives to ensure that adequate resources are assigned for execution of the FRC’s strategy;
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of FRC’s resources including finances and other assets and liabilities;
• Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and timely financial and management accounts and reports to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer and the Board;
• Negotiating with banks, donors, and development partners for appropriate financial support;
• Participating in the development and review of the Corporation strategic plan;
• Ensuring compliance with applicable legal and statutory requirements for financial, tax and other requirements and interpreting government accounting policy;
• Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
• Overseeing the development, implementation and strengthening of internal controls for operational effectiveness;
• Coordinating and leading the annual external audit process, liaise with external auditors and management and assess changes necessary from Audit recommendations and responding to auditor’s comment concerning finances and operations and oversee required action to address deficiencies; and
• Evaluating opportunities and risks to ensure decisions are aligned with the overall financial strategy.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification from an accredited examination body;
• Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated outstanding managerial and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons in the above positions can access detailed job descriptions, job specifications, experiences and other requirements on our website and are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Centre’s website: www.frc.go.ke

Please Note

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
• Only shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the original academic and professional certificates as well as testimonials during the interviews.
• Successful Candidates will be required to submit compliance documents of Chapter six of the Constitution namely:
  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
  • Tax Compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption (EACC)
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvass shall lead to automatic disqualification.
• Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

FRC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans including persons living with disability, women, youth and the marginalized communities are encouraged to apply