Kenya forest services- Deputy Director, Finance and Accounting

Deputy Director, Finance and Accounting
1 Post
KFS Grade 3
Ref KFS FIN/DD /01/09

Reporting to the Director, The Deputy Director, will be the Head of Finance and Accounting and
will ensure prudent financial management and accounting

Overall Responsibility
• Overseeing strict implementation of financial management and control systems while
ensuring compliance with international financial rules and regulations;
• Establishment of sound financial policies, systems and procedures in compliance with
statutory regulations
• Continuously monitor and review management system and recommend changes as
required
• Designing and implementing internal control procedures and production of reports on all
financial transactions
• Participation in the preparation of the Board’s strategic plans and forecasts, cash flow
projections and computation of expense ratios
• Coordinating the budgeting process, monitoring cash flow and overseeing the organization’s
financial performance against the budget and operational goals
• Developing, maintaining and monitoring grants accounting systems and procedures and
capturing all pledges , billings and receipts
• Coordination of annual audits in compliance with International Accounting Standards
• Management of day to day accounting processes, reconciling monthly activity and
generating end-year reports
• Maintaining liaison with relevant Government departments for necessary consultation on
financial matters to ensure the Service complies with statutory requirements
• Guiding and supervising staff performance in the division to foster discipline, motivation and
team spirit.
Required Qualifications and experience

Suitable candidates MUST have the following minimum qualifications:
• A Masters of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Finance, or equivalent
• Holder of CPA (K)/ and member of ICPA
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting at an equivalent
level, 3 of which should be in a large organization with a national cover
• Practical knowledge of tax and other compliance requirements of state corporations
• Proficiency in computer skills and accounting packages
• Budget development and oversight experience
• Knowledge of Government contract management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations
• A team player and good people management skills, with proven leadership skills
• good analytical and decision making skills