Judiciary of Kenya Deputy Director Finance and Accounts Job

Director Finance and Accounts Job, Current Finance Jobs In Kenya,

Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction in financial analysis and oversight, managing and implementing financial operations including budgeting, accounting, and reimbursement.

Reporting

• The job holder is responsible to the Director, Kenya Judiciary Academy

Area of Deployment:

• Kenya Judiciary Academy Secretariat, (KJA).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely compliance with financial and fiduciary obligations of the Judiciary namely Statutory Financial Reports, quarterly statutory reports, tax compliance and proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures;
• Allocation and monitoring of funds to all identified and approved A.I.E holders and spending units based on approved activities;
• Advice the Chief Registrar on administration of complementary funding from development partners, including development and execution of budgets;
• Oversee the proper maintenance of inventory on all bank accounts within the approved signatories;
• Advice the Director, Kenya Judiciary Academy on regulatory matters concerning public finance;
• Coordinate the development of appropriate financial information management systems;
• Coordinate and administer the Academy budget and ensure timely and effective implementation of programmes and activities;
• Safeguarding assets and records in the finance and accounting units;
• Lead the preparation of the KJA budget, medium term and annual estimates for presentation to Judicial Service Commission and the National Assembly;
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual analytical;
• Expenditure reports to be presented to Management and JSC and Controller of Budgets and National Treasury in accordance with Section 83 of the PFMA 2012;
• Prepare responses on audit queries and implementation status report on action recommended by the Public Accounts Committee; and
• Ensure integrity and consistence in the recording and reporting of financial reports

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Accounting Finance option), Economics, Finance or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Accounting-Finance option), Economics, Finance or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered member of good standing of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

• Minimum twelve (12) years’ relevant work-experience with at least six (6) years in Middle Level Management.

Job Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership and Good Interpersonal Skills
• Strategic outlook and strong decision making abilities; and
• Ability to develop and maintain multiple stakeholder partnerships.
• Excellent written and Oral Communication Skills;
• Analytical and Negotiation Skills;
• Organizational and Planning Skills;
• Confidentiality and Integrity;
• Attention to details and accuracy;
• Time Management and the ability to prioritize work; and
• Research and Data Management Skills.

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