Saturday, September 14, 2013

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Finance Manager vacancy

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.