Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts

About the role

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) is recruiting a Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts for a full-time, on-site position in Nairobi. The role oversees financial planning, budgeting, accounting operations, financial reporting and internal controls, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and organisational policies.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the formulation, implementation, maintenance and review of sound financial policy, systems and procedures in line with the Public Finance Management Act 2012, International Accounting Standards and other legal frameworks.
• Coordinate the development of the FRC budget and monitor and evaluate its implementation.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly and final annual statements of accounts and approve the chart of accounts.
• Provide oversight of financial affairs, advise on financial strategic planning and ensure resources are allocated for the FRC's strategy.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial and management accounts and reports are provided to the Secretary/CEO and the Board.
• Negotiate with banks, donors and development partners for financial support and take part in reviewing the corporation's strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance with legal and statutory financial and tax requirements and interpret government accounting policy.
• Strengthen internal controls and coordinate the annual external audit, working with external auditors and acting on their recommendations.
• Evaluate opportunities and risks so that decisions align with the financial strategy.

Required profile

• Cumulative 15 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years at the grade of Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or another relevant qualification from a recognised institution.
• Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or another relevant qualification from a recognised institution.
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification from an accredited body.
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Leadership course certificate of at least four weeks from a recognised institution.
• Demonstrated outstanding managerial and professional competence.

Applications are made online through the centre's website; hard copies are not accepted. Shortlisted candidates must bring original academic and professional certificates and testimonials to interviews, and successful candidates must submit the prescribed compliance documents.