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National Lottery Board

Responsibilities or duties

• Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic Finance strategy that can deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan.
• Develop NLB’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its Implementation.
• Giving oversight to NLB’s financial affairs and advice NLB on financial planning strategies and policies.
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of NLB’s resources including finances and other assets and liabilities.
• Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and timely financial and management accounts and reports to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer and the Board.
• Negotiating with banks, donors, and development partners for appropriate financial support.
• Participating in the development and review of the NLB strategic plan.
• Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards and other legal and regulatory policies.
• Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract.
• Construct and monitor reliable internal control systems.
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the NLB financial risk profile.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts, Commerce, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Certified Public Account (CPA K) or equivalent qualification from accredited examination body.
• Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Experience needed

• Cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts or in a comparable and relevant position.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• The National Lottery Board is an ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’. Female candidates and Persons Living with Disability (PLWDs) are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
• Successful candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

• Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic Finance strategy that can deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan.
• Develop NLB’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its Implementation.
• Giving oversight to NLB’s financial affairs and advice NLB on financial planning strategies and policies.
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of NLB’s resources including finances and other assets and liabilities.
• Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and timely financial and management accounts and reports to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer and the Board.
• Negotiating with banks, donors, and development partners for appropriate financial support.
• Participating in the development and review of the NLB strategic plan.
• Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards and other legal and regulatory policies.
• Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract.
• Construct and monitor reliable internal control systems.
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the NLB financial risk profile.

• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts, Commerce, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Certified Public Account (CPA K) or equivalent qualification from accredited examination body.
• Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution.