Background

JKUAT Enterprises Limited state corporation fully owned by JKUAT that creates and commercializes quality solutions and products through research, consulting, training and innovation to transform individuals and institutions in Africa and beyond. To enhance entrepreneurial activity through the latest innovations in technological research. To provide pract...

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development and implementation of financial and accounting policies, strategies, plans and guidelines.
• Develop and implement an effective accounting management system and procedures aimed at improving the banking and collection of funds.
• Provide strategic leadership and advise staff on policy matters relating to compliance with statutory financial requirements.
• Oversee the interpretation and implementation of government policies and circulars relating to the management of funds.
• Direct the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with periodic statutory requirements.
• Advise the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors on effective strategies for minimising tax liability.
• Develop and implement effective financial management systems and procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of computerised accounting information systems.
• Interpret financial and accounts reports and statements.
• Interpret government financial policies.
• Ensure the efficient allocation and utilisation of financial resources.
• Oversee the formulation of the Commission’s annual estimates.
• Coordinate resource mobilisation for funding the Commission’s activities and programmes.
• Oversee the management of financial information.
• Coordinate and rationalise estimates, annual appropriation and fund accounts, cash-flow control and cost analysis.
• Oversee the commitment of funds and expenditure trends.
• Develop and implement financial management systems and strategies to improve financial reporting and accounting in accordance with government financial policies.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Finance/Treasury, the Auditor-General’s Department and other relevant government bodies on the interpretation and application of financial and accounting regulations.
• Implement stringent expenditure-control procedures.
• Oversee the proper maintenance, storage and security of financial and accounting documents.
• Oversee the preparation of the budget.
• Manage risks associated with the finance and accounting function and advise on appropriate mitigation measures.
• Represent the Commission in finance and accounts matters through stakeholder engagements and forums.
• Oversee the proper maintenance, storage and security of financial and accounting documents to ensure that they are properly filed, secured and readily accessible.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option), or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Must be professionally qualified in Accounting and hold CPA (K), or an equivalent qualification.
• At least fifteen (15) years’ cumulative experience, three (3) of which must have been at senior management level.
• Membership in a relevant professional body and be in good standing.
• Demonstrated track record in the successful implementation of financial strategies and systems.
• Strong financial and people-management skills.
• Strong strategy development and execution skills.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Certificate in Computer Applications.
• A leadership and management course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.

• Oversee the development and implementation of financial and accounting policies, strategies, plans and guidelines.
• Develop and implement an effective accounting management system and procedures aimed at improving the banking and collection of funds.
• Provide strategic leadership and advise staff on policy matters relating to compliance with statutory financial requirements.
• Oversee the interpretation and implementation of government policies and circulars relating to the management of funds.
• Direct the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with periodic statutory requirements.
• Advise the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors on effective strategies for minimising tax liability.
• Develop and implement effective financial management systems and procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of computerised accounting information systems.
• Interpret financial and accounts reports and statements.
• Interpret government financial policies.
• Ensure the efficient allocation and utilisation of financial resources.
• Oversee the formulation of the Commission’s annual estimates.
• Coordinate resource mobilisation for funding the Commission’s activities and programmes.
• Oversee the management of financial information.
• Coordinate and rationalise estimates, annual appropriation and fund accounts, cash-flow control and cost analysis.
• Oversee the commitment of funds and expenditure trends.
• Develop and implement financial management systems and strategies to improve financial reporting and accounting in accordance with government financial policies.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Finance/Treasury, the Auditor-General’s Department and other relevant government bodies on the interpretation and application of financial and accounting regulations.
• Implement stringent expenditure-control procedures.
• Oversee the proper maintenance, storage and security of financial and accounting documents.
• Oversee the preparation of the budget.
• Manage risks associated with the finance and accounting function and advise on appropriate mitigation measures.
• Represent the Commission in finance and accounts matters through stakeholder engagements and forums.
• Oversee the proper maintenance, storage and security of financial and accounting documents to ensure that they are properly filed, secured and readily accessible.

• Strong financial and people-management skills.
• Strong strategy development and execution skills.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment.
• Certificate in Computer Applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option), or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Must be professionally qualified in Accounting and hold CPA (K), or an equivalent qualification.
• Membership in a relevant professional body and be in good standing.
• Demonstrated track record in the successful implementation of financial strategies and systems.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
• A leadership and management course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.