Finance Manager, Kenya Health System Strengthening Project at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)

RE: F&ADM/01/10/2021

The Role:

Reporting to the Finance & Administration Manager, the job holder will be responsible for overall financial and management accounting of the Corporation. The role entails implementation of sound internal control systems, daily reporting, analysing targets and trends, budget planning and monitoring, and cash flow management. He/She will also support the executive management team by offering insights that will help in making the best financial decision.

Specific Terms:

Three (3) years renewable contract subject to good performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing operations of the Finance division, setting goals and objectives, and designing frameworks for achieving the set goals
• Managing the preparation of the Corporation’s budget
• Maintaining the financial health of the Corporation
• Providing financial reports and interpreting financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action
• Analyzing costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the Corporation’s actual performance compared to the business plans
• Advising on investment activities and providing strategies that the Corporation should take
• Developing trends and projections for the Corporation’s finances
• Seeking out methods for minimizing financial risks to the Corporation
• Conducting reviews, monitoring and evaluation of expenditures for identification of cost-reduction opportunities
• Responsible for production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial statements
• Liaising with Auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring and auditing of the Corporation’s finances and resolution of audit queries
• Enforcing reconciliation of clients’ accounts and ensuring proper creditors’ accounts management and payments
• Responsible for proper accountability, maintenance and safe custody of all financial records.

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized institution will be an added advantage

Professional Requirements

• CPA (K) Final or ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification
• Must be a registered member of ICPAK or any other related professional body
• A high level of computer proficiency and competency in working with an ERP systems

Minimum Experience

• Seven (7) years of work experience, with at least four (4) years in managerial position Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines
• Leadership and management skills
• High integrity and good business judgement
• Analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the following documents:-

• Certificate of good conduct
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue