Deputy Director Finance & Accounts (Grade ACA 3)

About the role

The Anti-counterfeit Authority is recruiting a Deputy Director Finance & Accounts (Grade ACA 3) to report to the Director Corporate Services. The post is advertised as a 5-year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance, with a basic salary of Kshs 154,439. It covers financial management, reporting, budget support, audit coordination and internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain financial controls, prudent procedures, adequate records and accountability standards that meet the requirements of the oversight governance body and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure financial practices follow professional ethics and accounting standards (ICPAK, IAS, IFRS).
• Coordinate the generation and analysis of financial and management accounts for management and the Board.
• Support the preparation, coordination and control of the budget, cash flow projections and actual cash analysis.
• Manage annual audits and liaise with external auditors, tax consultants and regulators such as KRA, RBA, NSSF and NHIF.
• Authorize payroll, ensure statutory and non-statutory deductions are made correctly and remitted on time, and approve payments.
• Act as financial advisor to the Authority and give management investment advice.
• Safeguard financial resources from fraud and error through internal controls and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and audit requirements.
• Submit timely, accurate reports to management and the Board in line with IPSAS, and coordinate the submission of final accounts.
• Supervise staff in the division and perform other duties assigned.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, or a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Sociology or a related discipline.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K)) or equivalent from a recognized institution, and membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
• At least 10 years of relevant cumulative work experience, including at least 5 years in management.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

To apply, use the ACA job application form and attach a copy of your national ID, academic certificates and other testimonials, sent by post or hand-delivered to the Anti-counterfeit Authority in Nairobi or by email to . Applications close on 15 May 2024. Shortlisted candidates must obtain clearance certificates from HELB, KRA, CID, EACC, CRB and any other relevant bodies during the interview, and bring originals of their ID, certificates and transcripts.