Deputy Director, Finance And Administration

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized Institution with at least seven (7) years of continuous service and work experience, five (5) of which must be at a Senior Management level in a large organization
  
• Professional knowledge and competence in Financial Management and Administration
  
• Proven literacy in ICT applications, especially in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  
• Knowledge of Kenya Government's financial and operational procedures
  
• Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing
  
• Strategic Leadership and Development Programme (SLDP) Course (at least 6 weeks)
  
• Work experience in a National or Public Library environment will be an added advantage
  

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized Institution with at least seven (7) years of continuous service and work experience, five (5) of which must be at a Senior Management level in a large organization
  
• Professional knowledge and competence in Financial Management and Administration
  
• Proven literacy in ICT applications, especially in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  
• Knowledge of Kenya Government's financial and operational procedures
  
• Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing
  
• Strategic Leadership and Development Programme (SLDP) Course (at least 6 weeks)
  
• Work experience in a National or Public Library environment will be an added advantage
  

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Board policies and implementation of Board resolutions
  
• Support the Director/CEO in the development and implementation of Board's strategic plan
  
• Prepare and present relevant position papers to Board/Management/External Agencies
  
• Provide leadership to foster a culture that promotes team capability, efficiency and reflects the values which facilitate performance, professionalism and innovation by staff
  
• Oversee the formulation and implementation of Human Resource, administration and financial management policies
  
• Appraise and evaluate staff performance
  
• Develop and administer suitable staff compensation benefits scheme 
  
• Ensure implementation of appropriate staff development and training 
  
• Oversee the preparation, monitoring and reporting of budget 
  
• Manage the corporation's assets and ensure they are insured and tagged to mitigate risks
  
• Serve as a mentor, coach and guide to senior staff
  
• Coordinate construction projects and oversee repairs and maintenance of the facilities
  
• Any other duties relevant to the function