Background

Tourism Fund (TF) is a State Corporation established under the Tourism Act, 2011 which came into operation on 1st September, 2012 vide special issue Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 93 of 24th August, 2012.

Job Specifications

• Ensuring preparation of periodic financial reports and final financial statements.
• Providing leadership and managing talent in the Department.
• Coordinating financial reporting, interpreting financial statements and making recommendations.
• Reviewing financial systems and advising management accordingly.
• Reviewing investment strategies and making recommendations.
• Evaluating cost rationalization opportunities.
• Liaising with auditors to ensure proper monitoring of the Fund’s finances.
• Monitoring compliance with financial requirements.
• Supervising maintenance of financial records and safeguarding financial assets.
• Supervising treasury management.
• Overseeing preparation of budget estimates and monitoring budget compliance.
• Overseeing development and implementation of departmental work plans, budgets and reports.
• Overseeing quality management systems and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Undertaking departmental risk mitigation.

Person Specifications

• Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, with at least four (4) years at Principal Officer level or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration (Accounting), or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or equivalent.
• Membership with ICPAK or equivalent professional body in good standing.
• Leadership course certificate lasting at least four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Report writing skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to supervise multigenerational staff
• Excellent administrative capabilities

Application and Appointment Requirements

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, clearly indicating their current remuneration, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, and relevant testimonials.

Candidates who are successful will, prior to issuance of an offer of employment, be required to provide the following valid clearance documents:

• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau

Appointments to this grade shall be made on permanent and pensionable terms.

• Ensuring preparation of periodic financial reports and final financial statements.
• Providing leadership and managing talent in the Department.
• Coordinating financial reporting, interpreting financial statements and making recommendations.
• Reviewing financial systems and advising management accordingly.
• Reviewing investment strategies and making recommendations.
• Evaluating cost rationalization opportunities.
• Liaising with auditors to ensure proper monitoring of the Fund’s finances.
• Monitoring compliance with financial requirements.
• Supervising maintenance of financial records and safeguarding financial assets.
• Supervising treasury management.
• Overseeing preparation of budget estimates and monitoring budget compliance.
• Overseeing development and implementation of departmental work plans, budgets and reports.
• Overseeing quality management systems and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Undertaking departmental risk mitigation.

• Leadership skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Report writing skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to supervise multigenerational staff
• Excellent administrative capabilities

• Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, with at least four (4) years at Principal Officer level or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration (Accounting), or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or equivalent.
• Membership with ICPAK or equivalent professional body in good standing.
• Leadership course certificate lasting at least four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.