Finance Manager

The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) is a body corporate established under The Nurses Act (Cap 257) of the Laws of Kenya in 1983, whose mandate is to regulate Nursing Education and Practice in Kenya.

Responsibilities for the Finance Manager Job

• Reporting to the Registrar/CEO, the Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the financial resources of the Council are managed professionally, safeguarded from possible loss and utilised optimally, putting the necessary financial plans in place, including budgeting, implementing appropriate budgetary controls, and supporting the Council’s strategic planning and business review process.
• He/She will also be responsible for preparing and analysing management accounts, monitoring expenditures and enforcing financial controls. The candidate will have highly developed analytical skills, stakeholder management skills and an understanding of Public Sector Accounting processes and procedures.

Qualifications for the Finance Manager Job

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or any other related field of study; A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance/Accounting, Economics or any other related field of study; CPA-K or ACCA qualification and be a member of ICPAK of good standing;
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a financial management and accounting environment at a senior level;
  Experience in Public Sector Finance Management and IPSAS; Knowledge of prevailing tax laws and regulations; Conversant with IFRS/IPSAS and ERP;
• Certificate in a leadership Course from a recognized Institution; Financial planning and management experience;
• Budgeting and budgetary control experience; Demonstrable treasury/cash management experience; Demonstrable skills in development of policies and procedures, systems and controls;
• Past experience of effectively coordinating internal and external audits;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and reporting skills; and Staff management, development and discipline skills

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria outlined above, please send your application and attach a detailed CV, copies of National Identity Card and current pay slip, relevant copies of testimonials and certificates, your day time contact, and contacts of three referees, not later than Close of Business 24th February, 2017 to: Registrar/CEO Nursing Council of Kenya P.O. Box 20056-00200 NAIROBI Email Address: careers@nckenya.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to disqualification.