About Us: Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is the sole body mandated to
run football affairs at national level in Kenya. It is a member of FIFA and
CAF. It has its Secretariat in Nairobi
The Vacancy: FKF is seeking to recruit a well -
qualified, skilled and experienced Finance Manager to head the
finance function and be a key member of the management team at the Secretariat.
Brief Job Description
The main responsibilities will include the following:
1. Overall responsibility for all aspects of Finance under the
direction of the General Secretary.
2. Effectively coordinate and manage the reporting system
including monthly management accounts, budgets and budgetary control, Quarterly
accounts, Half year and Annual/Statutory Financial Statement.
3. Ensure best practices are applied in the finance realm of the
Federation as promulgated in the Financial policies Manual
4. Have daily oversight of the financial management tools
Position Reports To: Secretary General of the
Federation/President
Qualifications Necessary
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting and professional membership to Kenya
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
Knowledge and Skills
· Proven track record
in financial management – (Budgeting, reporting and preparation of annual
accounts, Capital and Asset management, Cost accounting and analysis)
· Internal financial
controls and internal auditing process
· Financial
compliance and risk management
· Financial Process
improvements
· Proven track record
in working in teams and managing people
· Strong verbal and
written communication skills including ability to work under minimum
supervision, ability to timeously present reports
· Understanding of
football/sports management
· Knowledge and
demonstrated understanding of business related legal issues e.g. VAT, Income
Tax
· Experience in
servicing of and reporting to Boards and committees
· Computer literate
and excellent use of Pastel or other accounting package
· Proficiency in the
use of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint)
Applications
All prospective candidates to apply to:
The President FKF,
P. O. Box 12705-00400
Nairobi.
Closing date for all application is 30/09/2013.
Please note canvassing directly or indirectly will lead to
disqualification.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
FKF is an equal opportunity employer and would welcome
applications from suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, race, religious
belief or age.