Director Finance and Administration at National Cohesion and Integration Commission

Job Summary

This position is responsible for implementation of finance, human resource and administration strategies that best support the Commission to deliver its mandate

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or an equivalent from a recognized institution
•  15 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
•   Certified Public Accountant (CPA)(K) or Certified Public Secretaries (CPS)
•   Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
•  Knowledge of relevant legislation affecting including Public Procurement and Disposal Act, Labour Laws and the Public Financial Management Act

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and define standards of delivery expected in all the support departments inclusive of Finance, Human Resource and Administration to ensure compliance with legal and statutory obligations in all area
• Develop the directorate’s budget in accordance with the Commission’s financial guidelines
• Ensure the organization’s financial reports are done in good time to meet the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act and donor systems
• Provide managerial support and confirm payments to the banks as part of random control checks
• Coordinate the Commission’s annual audit process to mitigate for queries from government and donor

Operational responsibilities

• Report on the performance of the support departments in the directorate to ensure their activities are in line with the overall strategy of the organization
• Initiate action reforms and follow up on budgetary requirements for the support departments in the areas of Finance, Human Resource and Administration to remain accountable and prepared for parliamentary queries, executive briefs or presentations
• Oversee the performance appraisal of staff within the departments of Finance, Human Resource and Administration to ensure that the directorate’s performance is on track with the delivery contract for the organization
• Oversee the Commission’s procurement requests and approve or disprove purchases for cost saving and accountability
• Oversee Administration support and logistics management in order to ensure smooth operations for the organization
• Monitor budget implementation with the different departmental heads and advise on expenditure
• Oversee the Commission’s annual planning and budgeting process
• Perform the role of a signatory for all the Commission’s bank accounts