Export
Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established through an Act of
Parliament Cap 517 of the laws of Kenya to oversee all aspects of development
of Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Kenya.
The
economic objectives of the EPZ program include employment creation, export
diversification/expansion, investment attraction, technology transfer and
backward linkages between the EPZs and domestic suppliers.
The Authority has the following vacant positions:
General Manager - Finance and Administration
Job
Ref: EPZA/HR/GM-FA/06/2012
The
incumbent will be a results-driven professional, who is well -qualified and
mature to effectively lead the finance function and work in close liaison with
procurement, administration and ICT roles, among others.
Key
Responsibility Areas:
Reporting
to the Chief Executive Officer the successful candidate will be responsible for
ensuring that all the financial resources of the Authority are acquired,
disbursed, prudently invested, fully accounted for and reported
efficiently.
She/he
will be responsible for overseeing the administrative function of the
Authority.
She/he
will also ensure that the Authority is financially sound and in conformity with
the overall Strategic Plan.
Specific
responsibilities will include:
- Formulate
the Authority’s financial strategy and ensure that it is properly
implemented.
- Ensure
sound corporate governance by identifying risks and developing and
implementing proper financial controls in order to minimize those risks.
- Spearhead
formulation, implementation, maintenance and review of sound financial
policy systems and procedures to sustain the Authority.
- Develop
systems for the effective and efficient management of financial resources.
- Ensure
timely and accurate accounting, reporting and analysis in order to aid
management decision making.
- Ensure
efficient revenue collection, disbursement, accounting and reporting.
- Advise
the Authority on financial viability of proposed investments.
- Ensure
financial reports are prepared and submitted in compliance with the
Authority’s requirements.
- Manage
all financial relationships with external agencies.
- Prepare
budgets and periodic financial performance reports for presentation to the
Board of Directors.
- Providing
team leadership, development and coaching to staff in the finance function
- Oversee
the protection of the company assets.
- Formulation
and implementation of the Authority’s finance, ICT, procurement and
administration policies and procedures;
- Supervision
of procurement of goods and services for the Authority;
- Ensuring
availability of efficient and effective ICT systems within the Authority;
- Overseeing
the administration activities of the Authority;
- Liquidity
management, planning and forecasting
- Assisting
in operations and other related functions within the business
- Any
other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
and Skills:
The
candidate aspiring for the post of General Manager- Finance and Administration
shall have
- A
relevant post-graduate degree with from an accredited university
- Minimum
of 5 years working experience in finance at senior or team leadership
level preferably in a commercial environment.
- Must
be a holder of a full accounting qualification such as CPA and be a member
of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya in good
standing.
- Must
be knowledgeable in Public Sector Financial Management and Service
Regulations
- Good
exposure to the SAP, PASTEL system and a high proficiency in Windows and
specifically Excel and Word packages
- Overall
good business acumen and commercial flair
- Good
understanding of Income Tax, VAT legislation, and IFRS , IAS and GAAP
- Good
understanding of how supply chain affects business
- Must
be conversant with general administrative procedures
- Have
high degree of integrity and dependability
- Ability
to work under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlines
- Self-Driven
with a “can-do”, “will-do” type of personality
- Good
interpersonal skills with ability to confidently communicate at senior
management level
- Ability
to drive change in a dynamic environment;
- Strong
management, leadership and negotiation skills;
- Team
building skills with the ability to uphold collective responsibility.
Only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Salary
Package and Terms of Service: Highly attractive salary packages
commensurate with competencies will be offered to successful candidates.
Successful
candidates for all General Manager Positions will be engaged on a 3 [three]
year contract renewable subject to acceptable performance.
Method
of Application
Suitably
qualified candidates should:
i.
Suitably
qualified candidates should submit ten [10] copies of their applications
together with updated curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates
and current remuneration pay slips.
Applications
should be forwarded to the following address not later than 12th
September, 2012:
The
Chairman
Board of Directors
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 - 00200
Nairobi
Applications
submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be disqualified automatically.
ii.
Provide day time telephone contacts and names of three referees [one of whom
must be the current/last employer who should be in a position to attest to the
duration of positions held by the candidate in the organization and managerial
abilities as well as moral character and integrity.
“The
Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer”
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