General Manager – Finance Job Vacancy at Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)

General Manager – Finance Job Vacancy at Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)

Description:

Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a state Corporation whose objective is to provide quality and sustainable customer focused financial services for the development of the agricultural sector in Kenya.

In order to achieve this objective, the Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and experienced professionals in the following areas:-

Ref.No. AFC/FIN/001

The job holder heads the Finance Department and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. He/she is charged with the following responsibilities:-

Responsibilities

1.  Plans, manages and co-ordinates the operations of the Finance Department;
2.  Designs and co-ordinates the development, review and implementation of appropriate financial policies and procedures to ensure effective financial management and controls
3.  Co-ordinates the preparation of annual plans and budgets and advises management on all financial matters
4.  Oversees the maintenance of accounting records and generation of periodic and annual financial reports that meet both the statutory requirements and international accounting standards;
5.  Controls and authorizes expenditure and ensures that all departments, divisions and functional units adhere to approved budgets.
6.  Coordinates and oversees efficient treasury management;
7.  Oversees the design, implementation and maintenance of the Corporation’s computerized management information systems;
8.  Handles the performance management; supervision and development of staff within the Finance Department.
9.  Preparation of short and long term plans including corporate strategies

Qualifications

•  B Com. – Accounting option or Equivalent from a recognized university
•  Masters Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field from a recognized university
•  CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent
•  Computer literacy is a must for the position
•  Training and exposure in leadership roles

Experience

•  Ten (10) years experience at a senior position in a relevant and comparable institution/field.
•  Applicants with banking experience will have an added advantage.

Applications quoting the reference numbers with detailed Curriculum Vitae including three referees with their current telephone contacts, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:

The Managing Director
Agricultural Finance Corporation
Development House, 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
P.O. Box 30367 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi

Closing date for applications is 15th April, 2011 at 5.00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Successful candidates will be offered competitive salary and benefits package.

AFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lack of inclusion of all details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

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