Empowering Institutions & Learners Across KenyaReference Number: CTVC/FO/01/26 (1 POST) Position Summary Reporting to the Principal, The Finance Officer oversees all aspects of financial planning, reporting, control, and resource utilization to ensure long-term financial viability. The Finance Officer provides strategic and operational leadership to the Finance Department, ensuring effective, professional, and customer-oriented financial services to Chevaywa Technical and Vocational College and its stakeholders. Key Duties and Responsibilities Ensure optimum resource allocation and utilization of assets Support income generation initiatives and identify opportunities for improving efficiency and expanding revenue streams Ensure systems, policies, and controls are in place to uphold the highest standards of financial integrity Provide effective leadership and management of the Finance Department and ensuring high quality customer focused services Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial and management reports, ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual results are monitored and shared with relevant governance bodies Provide financial leadership and advice to the management by ensuring they understand the financial implications of decisions Oversee internal and external audit processes, ensuring recommendations are implemented effectively Lead the preparation of annual budgets and operational plans in consultation with management and budget holders Presentation of period management report to the finance committee and the management board and on need basis Ensure compliance with IFRS and institutional financial policies Grants and donations: Oversee the setup, accounting, and reporting of donor-funded projects to ensure strict compliance with donor terms Requirements for Appointment Qualification and Experience Qualified accountant in good standing with professional board (CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA) Must have attained CPA-K Bachelor's degree in commerce, business administration or economics Proven track record of working in the Finance Department in a complex organization, preferably a tertiary learning institution or business organization (3-5 years) Demonstrate portfolio of solid achievements in previous roles Ability to devise, drive and deliver a clear vision of change and take people along with them on the journey Working knowledge of a range of accounting software's and ability to interface management information systems Key Competencies and Skills Person with high integrity and ethical standards Ability to create and sustain work partnerships and engage effectively with a strong senior team and work across boundaries internally and externally Sound emotional health and ability to manage self and others when under pressure Open to owning up to personal challenges and continuous learning Familiarity with government funding procedures and donor financial reporting requirements Ability to manage multiple funding streams and reconcile complex accounts