The key duties, responsibilities and requirements for the position of Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts are as follows: –

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Overseeing the development, implementation and review of financial and accounting regulations and procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
• Enforcing all applicable financial control systems, standards, regulations, policies, strategies, plans, laws and procedures;
• Ensuring that resources of the KNLS are used in a way that is lawful and authorized and effective, efficient, economical and transparent;
• Coordinating the preparation and controlling of budget estimates of expenditure and revenues of the KNLS in conformity with the Strategic Plan;
• Overseeing the preparation of financial and accounting forecasting and planning reports;
• Ensuring preparation request for authorization of loss write-offs maintain records for write-offs during a financial year;
• Overseeing the preparation and submission of financial and non-financial reports;
• Ensuring compliance with applicable financial, statutory obligations and circulars;
• Addressing and resolving audit issues raised by the Internal Auditors;
• Maintaining a Risk Management Register;
• Facilitating capacity building in financial controls;
• Ensuring governance mechanisms for transparency and integrity;
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of a business continuity plan for the directorate;
• Initiating and promoting Business Process Re-engineering (BPR);
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Spearheading the development and implementation of the department’s strategic plans, budgets and performance contract; and
• Managing, mentoring, coaching and developing staff in the department.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• At least fifteen (15) cumulative years of relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts or a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body; and
• Proficiency in computer applications

Key Skills and Competences

• Leadership skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Creativity and innovations
• Able to prepare and deliver effective presentations
• Team Player