Deputy Director Finance and Accounts at Kenya Tourism Board

Key Responsibilities

• Develop financial and accounts policies and procedures
• Develop financial management procedures to enhance internal controls in line with PFM act and National treasury guidelines from time to time
• Coordinate the preparation of work plans for the department
• Coordinates systems and financial audits by both external and internal auditors
• Implement a prudent financial management system
• Oversee performance management in the department
• Coordinate the preparation of annual and supplementary budgets, management reports and financial statements
• Manage the implementation of an effective financial system, by ensuring the finance team works according to the right procedures
• Implements of the Quality Management System within the directorate
• Oversee preparation of departmental activity budget
• Mentors and coach the team

Key Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

• Minimum of at least ten (10) years relevant experience with Five (5) years in a supervisory role
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following discipline: Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountants CPA (K) or its equivalent qualification
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
• Management Course lasting not  less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications