Chief Manager/ Finance and Administration Job Vacancy at Lake Basin Development Authority

Chief Manager/ Finance and Administration Job Vacancy at Lake Basin Development Authority

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Lake Basin Development Authority Managerial Jobs and Career Opportunities in Kenya
Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of “fostering sustainable economic development and empowerment of the communities.”

In view of this and as part of fulfilling our Strategic Plan 2008 – 2012, the following positions are open for application from qualified professionals.

Chief Manager/ Finance and Administration

Job Description

Reports to the Managing Director and shall be responsible for:-

• Accounting, Human Resource and Administrative functions
• Internalization of Results Based Management and performance culture within Finance & Administration Division
• Preparation of annual budget in conjunction with other internal teams, monitoring and reporting on budget performance and reporting on expenditure forecasts.
• Advising the Managing Director on all matters pertaining to Accounting and HR Management
• Providing guidance on the overall Authority policy on Accounting and HRM
• Advising the Managing Director on administrative guidelines as regards interpretation and implementation of labour Laws and other HR related Statutes
• Development and maintenance of books of accounts and preparation of consolidated financial statements that are in compliance with Government Accounting procedures.
• Implementing an effective system of internal control for orderly and efficient conduct of Authority business including; adherence to HR & accounting policies, safe guarding of assets, prevention of fraud and errors and ensuring and maintaining reliable financial information.
• Automation of HR & accounting functions.
• Implementations & improvements in accounting and reporting systems along with internal controls to facilitate accurate and timely reporting
• Organizational performance management

Qualifications & Experience

• Masters degree in Business Administration/Management, Human Resource Management or any other related field from a recognized university and must be a holder of CPA or CPS (K) or equivalent with at least ten (10) years experience in senior management position
• Membership of relevant professional body
• Computer literacy and knowledge of accounting/ HR package is essential.

To apply for any of the above positions, you must have high level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
These positions come with competitive salary packages.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the job reference on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three referees and day time telephone contacts, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before Monday 6th December 2010

The Managing Director,
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100,
Kisumu

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