Finance Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum resource allocation and utilization of assets.
• Support income generation initiatives and identify opportunities for improving efficiency and expanding revenue streams.
• Ensure systems, policies, and controls are in place to uphold the highest standards of financial integrity.
• Provide effective leadership and management of the Finance Department while ensuring high-quality customer-focused services.
• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial and management reports, ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual results are monitored and shared with relevant governance bodies.
• Provide financial leadership and advice to management by ensuring they understand the financial implications of decisions.
• Oversee internal and external audit processes, ensuring recommendations are implemented effectively.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and operational plans in consultation with management and budget holders.
• Present periodic management reports to the finance committee and the management board as required.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and institutional financial policies.
• Oversee the setup, accounting, and reporting of donor-funded projects to ensure strict compliance with donor terms.

Requirements for Appointment

• Qualified accountant in good standing with a professional board (CPA, ACCA, CA, or CIMA).
• Must have attained CPA-K.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or Economics.
• Proven track record of working in a Finance Department in a complex organization (3-5 years), preferably a tertiary learning institution or business organization.
• Demonstrated portfolio of solid achievements in previous roles.
• Ability to devise, drive, and deliver a clear vision of change.
• Working knowledge of a range of accounting software and the ability to interface management information systems.

Key Competencies and Skills

• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to create and sustain work partnerships and engage effectively with a senior team.
• Sound emotional health and ability to manage self and others under pressure.
• Familiarity with government funding procedures and donor financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple funding streams and reconcile complex accounts.

How to Apply

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, and testimonials. Submit three (3) hard copies clearly indicating the reference number CTVC/FO/01/26 to:

The Principal Chevaywa Technical and Vocational College P.O. Box 811 - 50205 Webuye - Kenya

Additionally, email scanned copies (as a single PDF file) to: chevaywatvc@gmail.com.