The Kenya leather Development Council was gazette as a State Corporation in the then Ministry of Livestock Development vide an Executive Order through a legal notice No. 114 of the Kenya gazette supplement No. 113 of 9th September 2011, under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of the laws of Kenya to provide direction, harmony and coordination to the leather sub-sector in the country.
KLDC was formed on a Private-Public Partnership to represent the interests of the leather sector. The representation is drawn from Kenya Livestock Marketing Council, Slaughter Houses Association, Hides, Skins traders, tanners, footwear manufacturers, informal leather manufacturers, academia long standing in the sub-sector and the environment.
Reporting to : Manager Finance & Accounts
Job Grade : KLDC 5
No of Posts : 01
Job Ref : KLDC/002/2021
Job Purpose:
The ideal candidate will assist in financial resources planning and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures implementation of accounting standards and systems for compliance including Enterprises Resources Planning (ERP) operations;
- Implements accounting policies, procedures, regulations and standards for operation and control purposes;
- Apply budgeted funds for operations and development as per budget allocation;
- Follow up on Audit matters including compilation of memorandum in respect of the Office of the Auditor General and the National Treasury;Coordinating the preparation of Financial reports and statements i.e quarterly and annually in compliance with IPSAS, PFM ACT 2012;
- Maintaining appropriate and up to date accounting records;
- Preparing management and statutory reports which include monthly expenditure returns, monthly bank reconciliations, revenue/AIA returns, Cash flow statements and final accounts;
- Providing advisory services to immediate supervisor on all financial and accounting matters in the Council;
- Development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls;
- Reviews vote book entries and undertake monthly variance analysis;
- Assists in supervision, mentoring and coaching of staff in the department; and
- Authorizes payments subject to set limits.
Job Specification:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must: –
- Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience;
- Have a Bachelors Degree in Business Management (Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Have passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination and OR equivalent.
- Be a member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
- Be proficient in computer applications;
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
- Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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