General Manager, Finance & Administration at Kenya Investment Authority (Keninvest)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing finance and human resources policies, regulations and strategies by ensuring effective and efficient utilization of finance and human resource in the Authority;
• Designing, developing and monitoring implementation of internal financial control measures and systems to safe guard the property and assets of the Authority;
• Carrying out Financial and Resource planning for the Authority including maintenance of financial records as well as preparation of Statutory accounts;
• Developing and managing the recruitment function, welfare of the Authority and other incentive schemes such as medical, employee insurance and other health and safety requirements;
• Regular reviewing of remuneration policy and structure, analyzing the staffing levels and advising as appropriate on succession planning;
• Overseeing the professional development training program for staff and ensuring completion of annual performance appraisals;
• Providing appropriate guidance on the interpretation and implementation of financial and human resource regulations;
• Preparing, designing and maintaining a proper accounting and financial system;
• Overseeing the preparation of the core budget, providing technical support and advising line managers on budgeting, budget implementation and monitoring;
• Overseeing procurement, safeguarding and maintenance of assets of the Authority; and
• Overseeing staff assigned to the Authority and supporting Management committees as may be required.

Requirements for appointment

• Have a Master’s degree specializing in Finance/Accounts, Business Administration & Management or any other equivalent and relevant field from a recognized Institution.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounts, BCom (Finance/Accounts option) or any equivalent and other relevant field from a recognized Institution.
• Have at least twelve (12) years of experience five (5) of which must be in senior management in the public service or in a large and reputable organization in the private sector.
• Demonstrate results in work performance and ability to work with multigenerational staff.
• Be a Member in GOOD standing of a relevant Professional Body.
• Be a Certified Public Accountant (K) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent and relevant.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Compliance with Chapter 6 of the Kenyan ConstitutionSuccessful candidate shall be required to meet the following compliance requirements and present them before engagement:

• A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• A Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• A Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• A Clearance Certificate from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC); and
• A Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).