Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts Officers at Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL)

ADVERT NO. 13/2020

JOB GRADE BRS 3

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Corporate Services for efficient management and administration of the Division.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts Officers’ duties and responsibilities will entail:- coordinating preparation of budget at the Service; approving quality of ongoing and completed programs; monitoring and reviewing financial and physical implementation of projects and programs; planning, designing, reviewing, coordinating, controlling and implementing financial and accounting systems; interpreting of financial and accounting policies, budgetary controls and management of financial and accounting methods; overseeing preparation of financial management reports including imprest and expenditure returns; ensuring application of sound accounting principles and controls at the Service; coordinating financial resource allocations in line with the Service’s policies;  authorizing payments and signing cheques subject to the set limit; managing financial and accounting information, which includes coordination and rationalization of estimates, annual appropriation and fund accounts, cash flow control and cost analysis; overseeing commitment of funds; certifying returns and documents; monitoring collection of revenue;  performance management; and training and development of staff.

Requirements for Appointment

A person shall qualify for appointment of the Deputy Director Finance and Accounts Officer if that person:

1. Is a Citizen of Kenya;
2. Has seven (7) years relevant working experience;
3. Has served in the grade of a Senior Finance Officer or in a similar managerial position for a minimum period of three (3) years with proven experience;
4. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance option), Business Management (Finance option), Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
5. A master’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
6. Is a Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA K) or its recognized equivalent;
7. Must be a member ,in good standing, of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA K) or recognized equivalent;
8. Demonstrates computer literacy;
9. Demonstrates financial professional competence;
10. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.