Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts

About the Role

Bandari Maritime Academy seeks a dedicated and experienced finance professional for the position of Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting operations of the academy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal financial accounting policies, strategies, standards, programmes, and regulations
• Implement financial management and accounting regulations, systems, and procedures in accordance with the PFMA
• Provide technical advice on financial management and accounting for the academy's financial resources
• Serve as secretary to the Budget Implementation Committee (BIC)
• Maintain books of accounts relating to income, expenditure, assets, and liabilities of the academy
• Monitor budget implementation and prepare related reports
• Ensure statutory deductions are remitted to relevant authorities
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the finance division
• Prepare progress reports for the division
• Plan and prepare budgets for the division
• Ensure staff development and capability building within the division

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience in finance and accounting
• At least 3 years of experience at the grade of Assistant Director or equivalent

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option), Finance, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Master's Degree in one of the following: Finance, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option), or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPA) in good standing
• Leadership course certification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Skills

• Proficiency in computer application skills