Job Specifications The duties and responsibilities entail the following: Developing and coordinating implementation of finance strategies, performance contract and Departmental workplans; Coordinating the development, execution and monitoring of Medium-Term Plan (MTP) and annual budgets; Coordinating the preparation and verification of management and statutory financial reports in compliance with financial legislations, regulations and standards; Interpretating and monitoring implementation of Financial Policies and procedures, applicable regulations, Government Circulars, and letters of instruction in collaboration with the parent Ministry, National Treasury and other Government Agencies; Developing supplementary financial policies and procedures, and reviewing finance processes and Quality Management Systems for enhanced internal controls and risk management; Coordinating the development, review and implementation of credit policy for optimal performance of the Council’s revenue streams; Monitoring the implementation of tax regulations and providing technical advice for compliance; Overseeing the Council’s treasury management function on financial investments, cash flow management and maintaining an inventory of the Council’s bank accounts, approved signatories and authorized bank agents; Developing and coordinating the implementation of assets management policies and procedures to safeguard KNEC assets; Coordinating the development of a reliable system of accounting for management of accounting transactions, costing and pricing mechanisms of various services and products of the Council; Managing the competency development and performance of the direct reports for succession planning. Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) year’s work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the Grade of Assistant Director Finance and Accounts or in a comparable position. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts, Commerce (Finance Option), Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognised institution; Master’s degree in any of the following: Economics, Commerce (Finance Option) Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounts; or its equivalent from a recognised institution; Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA); Registered member with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing; Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution. Proficiency in computer application; Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.