Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority Finance and Accounting Manager, Job in Kenya

The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) is a State Corporation established under the National Treasury pursuant to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act No. 40 of 2011. 

The primary mandate of the Authority is to obtain unclaimed financial assets from the holders of such assets on behalf of the Government, safeguard and re-unite the assets with their rightful owners. 

UFAA would like to invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position:

Manager, Finance and Accounting
 

Job Ref: UFAA/05/2014
 

Job Profile
 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, s/he will be responsible for:

• Coordinating financial functions of the Authority and ensuring compliance with financial standards and regulations for operational excellence of the Authority
• Coordinating the budget formulation, preparation, execution, accounting and reporting
• Ensuring appropriate and adequate financial management policies and information systems are in place
• Advising the Authority on all accounting and financial matters
• Designing and developing the Authority’s accounting and financial systems

Person Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance from a University recognized by the Commission for University Education
• Masters degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Management or any other relevant field
• CPA (K) / ACCA holder and Membership to a relevant professional body
• Competence with computerized accounting packages
• Minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience, 3 of which must be at senior management position
• Knowledge of and/or experience in government / public sector financial systems will be an added advantage

Terms and Conditions

• Successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package.
• Appointments will be for a contractual period of four (4) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
• All applicants should attach the following documents with their applications: clearance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and a certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Departments.

Application Process
 

If you possess the above qualifications, please write quoting the job reference and title on both the cover letter and envelope accompanied by up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration and other benefits, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, your e-mail and telephone contacts. 

Your curriculum vitae should indicate names, phone numbers, postal and email addresses of two (2) referees who are familiar with your previous academic/work experience. 

Please attach copies of your educational, professional certificates, identity card or passport.

Applications should be addressed to:

Ag. Chief Executive Officer
Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority
The National Treasury
P.O Box 2823 5-00200
Nairobi.

The applications should either be sent by post or hand delivered to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room 306 to be received on or before Friday, 20th June 2014.

Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority is an equal opportunity employer.