Kenya Veterinary Board Assistant Director - Finance and Accounts Jobs in Kenya

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop financial and accounting policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.

  • Coordinate the preparation of accounting and financial statements.

  • Authorize payments.

  • Coordinate the development of departmental work plans.

  • Review management reports and advise management on the financial performance of KVB.

  • Prepare annual budget execution reports and quarterly financial statements for program and operational budgets.

  • Validate and approve administration of all tax and statutory compliance issues.

  • Ensure accurate and timely payment of goods, works, and services.

  • Verify periodic reports for submission to the National Treasury.

  • Ensure compliance with requirements of government agencies and statutory institutions as set out in circulars and legislation.

  • Review audit queries and implement corrective actions.

  • Ensure adherence to the approved budget to prevent overspending in votes.

  • Validate monthly bank reconciliation statements, trial balances, and other reports.

  • Ensure the Board’s liquidity position is appropriate and liaise with the Parent Ministry and National Treasury for release of allocated funds.

  • Liaise with the Parent Ministry for GOK’s grants and development partners.

  • Guide development of short‑term, medium‑term, and long‑term revenue and expenditure frameworks.

  • Control the Board’s finances to ensure lawful and efficient utilization.

  • Implement quality management system procedures in the department for conformity and efficiency.

  • Verify budget estimates for the Board.

  • Coordinate development and implementation of effective processes in the finance unit to ensure seamless service delivery.

    Job Specification

    Person Specifications

    For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Cumulative period
    of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the grade of Principal Finance and Accounts Officer or in a comparable position.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance/Accounting Option), Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics and Finance, Economics and Statistics, Business Management, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics and Finance, Economics and Statistics, Project Management, Business Management, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

  • Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification from an accredited examination body.

  • Membership of 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 institution.

  • Proficiency in computer applications.


    How to Apply

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