Unclaimed Financial Assets Line 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, Unclaimed Financial Assets Line
 

Job Ref: UFAA/02/2014
 

Job Profile
 

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

• Supporting the Authority in its key activities including receiving, holding, investing and disbursing unclaimed financial assets
• Ensuring that holders of unclaimed financial assets surrender them to the Authority
• Carrying out inspection of unclaimed financial assets to ensure accurate reporting
• Ensuring that all relevant information on unclaimed financial assets is submitted to the Authority and maintained in the database
• Locating and notifying owners of the unclaimed financial assets
• Assuming custody, on behalf of the Authority, the rights of unclaimed financial assets holder
• Assisting the in the management of the Trust Fund
• Assisting with the implementation of unclaimed financial assets policies and procedures

Person Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, Economics, Finance or any other relevant field from a University recognized by the Commission for University Education
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, or any other related field
• At least 7 years work experience on unclaimed financial assets especially on auditing or inspection of unclaimed assets
• Knowledge and/or experience in fund management will be an added advantage
• Membership to a professional body
• Computer skills, especially ¡n computer auditing techniques, and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint. Proficiency in fund administration software 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.