Join our
team and contribute to our efforts of making higher education more accessible
to Kenyans.
Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognised institutions of higher learning.
Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognised institutions of higher learning.
A
vacancy has arisen for the position of a Finance Manager.
The
Position: Reporting
to Chief Finance Officer, the Finance Manager will oversee the management of
the Board’s finances, planning of financial services, monitoring expenditures
and enforcing financial compliance.
The holder
will require knowledge in accounting, financial planning and analysis skills,
stakeholder management and an understanding of Government accounting.
The
candidate will be expected to have a forward looking vision and be proactive to
anticipate key financial performance issues.
This should
be done by building robust financial processes to improve efficiency and most
importantly, strengthen financial discipline and controls.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing
of advisory services to the Board with regard to financial matters.
- Develop
and implement financial management policies, standards, systems and
procedures at the Board.
- Coordinating
accounting activities for improvement and enforcement of internal controls
in the Board;
- Undertake
and advise on prudent financial management of the Board at all times;
- Initiate
and prepare the annual budget of the Board and communicate the same to
various users within the Board;
- Prepare
and submit reports on all financial matters;
- Ensure
the accuracy & completeness of the financial statements;
- Ensure
proper planning and utilization of HELB resources and maximization of
value for money;
- Timely
preparation of periodic management and annual financial reports of the
Board;
- Timely
and accurate preparation of financial reports to HELB funding partners and
stakeholders;
- Ensure
optimal productivity from the Finance Department staff;
- Reporting
of annual financial statements based on International Public Sector
Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
- Coordination
of external audit engagement for timely execution of external audit
exercise.
Minimum Requirements
- A
bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics or any other related
field of study;
- Master’s
degree in Business Administration, Finance, or any other related field of
study will be an added advantage;
- Possession
of at least CPA or ACCA and a member of ICPAK of good standing;
- Knowledge
of operations of computerized accounting environment;
- A
minimum five (5) years’ experience in a financial management and
accounting environment at a senior level.
Key competencies
- Personal
integrity;
- Committed
team player with strong managerial skills;
- Highly
analytical and organizational skills;
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills;
- Excellent
knowledge of relevant computer software and applications;
- Experience
in management of donor funds will be an added advantage;
- Good
treasury/cash management skills;
- Effectively
coordinated internal and external audits in the past;
- Experience
in Public Sector Finance Management (PFM Act).
Compliance with Constitution on Leadership and Integrity
Candidates
interested in the above positions are expected to fulfil the requirements of
Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Specifically,
they must obtain and submit with their application copies of clearance
certificates from the following organizations:-
1. Kenya
Revenue Authority;
2. Higher
Education Loans Board;
3. Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission;
4. Directorate
of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct);
5. Credit
Reference Bureau.
If you believe, you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to
meet the criteria given above, please send your application, detailed CV,
copy of current pay slip, relevant copies of testimonials and certificates,
your day time contact, and contacts of three referees, to reach the office of
Chief Executive Officer on the contact below and not later than 15th
April, 2016.
CEO/Board Secretary
Higher Education Loans Board
P.O. Box 69489-00400
Nairobi
CEO/Board Secretary
Higher Education Loans Board
P.O. Box 69489-00400
Nairobi
Email Address: recruitment@helb.co.ke
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
HELB is an
equal opportunity employer.
Persons
with Disability are encouraged to apply.
