Kenya forest services - Chief Accountant

Chief Accountant
1 Post
KFS Grade 5
Ref KFS FIN/CA /01/09

Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Accounting, the holder will be responsible for the
management of financial strategy and financial operations of Kenya Forest Service.

Overall Responsibilities:
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation KFS financial budget and establishing
sound budgeting processes and systems
• Design and implementing internal financial controls on management of financial
transactions for integrity of accounts,
• Managing the disbursement of funds to Forest Agencies and KFS operations.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and statements of Board
accounts
• Maintaining an up to date record of KFS assets and act as a source of information for
decision making and control as well as custodial for the assets.
Required Qualifications and experience

Suitable candidates MUST have the following minimum qualifications:
• Degree in Commerce, Accounting or Equivalent;
• Holder of CPA (K), or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years managerial experience in accounting and finance 3 of which should be at
management level;
• Excellent communication skills and management of staff.
• In-depth knowledge of different accounting systems;
• Experience in Computerized environment;
• Candidates working in large corporations and are holders of CPA (K) with 8 years
experience or a Masters degree and CPA/ACCA part II will also be considered.