General Manager Finance at Kenya Railways

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading in formulation, implementation and review of a finance & investment policies and strategies in accordance with the Corporation's mandate and strategic plan
• Participating in the development and review of the Corporation's strategic plan
• Participating in the preparation and setting of tariffs
• Oversees preparation, monitoring, review and evaluation of the Corporation's budget
• Providing oversight to the Corporation financial affairs and advice the Corporation on financial planning strategies and policies.
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Corporation's Resources including Finances and Assets;
• Providing accurate and timely financial reports to Management and the Board for decision making
• Ensuring compliance with Public Finance Management Act regulations, statutory obligations and generally accepted accounting standards
• Overseeing compliance of Quality Management System in the department by ensuring that business processes meet the requirements of ISO Standards
• Leading in negotiations with relevant financial institutions for support
• Ensuring that the Corporation has a robust accounting system for purposes of reporting and sound finance internal control systems
• Leading in identification and management of departmental risks.
• Leading in motivation, development and appraisal of staff in the department to achieve business and people objectives
• Facilitating external and internal audits of the Corporation.
• Ensuring development and implementation of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for the department
• Overseeing the credit control function of the Corporation.
• Overseeing financial consultancy services offered by external consultants engaged by the Corporation.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• Bachelor degree of Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics/Commerce degree from a recognized institution
• Professional certifications of CPA or CFA or ACCA or equivalent
• A certified Public Accountant and a registered member with ICPAK in good standing
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Working experience of not less than twelve (12) years, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position at the Corporation or in a comparable organization in the Public Service or private sector
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010