Director, Finance & Administration at National Police Service Commission

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Develop finance policies and procedure manuals;
ii. Develop systems and management practices that facilitate efficient and
effective management of the financial management function;
iii. Develop strategies to enhance absorption of budgets;
iv. Recommend solutions to financial challenges, and appropriate action plans;
v. Plan for training to enhancing financial management skills;
vi. Initiate periodic reviews of accounting standards and procedures are
carried;
vii. Develop guidelines for accounting staffing levels and training to ensure
technical competence and knowledge in financial accounting and reporting;
viii. Propose performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the
changing environment and technology; and
ix. Monitor compliance with Public Finance Management Laws.
x. Coordinate the Commission’s resource mobilization and investment
activities;
xi. Ensure sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial
transactions in the Commission;
xii. Ensure the commission is compliant with all statutory requirements on
finance management
xiii. Establish and maintain relations with external donors to lobby for funds to
ensure availability of sufficient Capitals, required for the continuity of
business operations;
xiv. Supervise preparation of feasibility studies, financial plans, annual budgets
and other financial records, to ensure accuracy of generation of reports, for
the provision of information;
xv. Ensure the Commission complies with all audits, accounts and report
requirements as set by its mandate; and
xvi. Develop strategies to motivate staff within the Directorate for effective
service delivery;
(b) Requirements for appointment

i. At least fifteen (15) years of service, of which eight (8) must be at Senior
Position at a similar experience in a comparable position from a reputable
organization;
ii. Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Economics,
Business Administration, Finance, or their equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
OR
iii. Master’s Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in any Social Science from a recognized Institution;
iv. Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K), Association of Chartered Certified
Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA);
v. Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK) and Registration of Accounts Board with good standing;
vi. Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting for not less than six
(6) weeks from a recognized Institution; and
vii. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Mode of application

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through jobs portal: https://services.npsc.go.ke/recruitment

Other Requirements

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.
Shortlisted candidates for the position of Managers and above will be required to satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining clearance certificates from KRA, HELB, EACC, CRB and DCI.
Applications should be addressed to:

The Commission Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer

National Police Service Commission

CBK Pension Towers, Harambee Avenue

P.O Box 47363-00100 Nairobi

So as to reach the Commission by the close of business on or before 21st February, 2025 at 5.00 pm East African Time (EAT).