The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya. Its primary role is to exercise judicial authority given to it, by the people of Kenya. The institution is mandated to deliver justice in line with the Constitution and other laws. It is expected to resolve disputes in a just manner with a view to protecting the rights and liberties of all, thereby facilitating the attainment of the ideal rule of law

Job Purpose:

The job holder will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction in financial analysis and oversight, manage and implement financial operations including budgeting, accounting, and reimbursement.

Reporting Responsibilities : The job holder is responsible to the Director, Kenya Judiciary Academy

Area of Deployment: Kenya Judiciary Academy Secretariat, (KJA).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely compliance with financial and fiduciary obligations of the Judiciary namely Statutory Financial Reports, quarterly statutory reports, tax compliance and proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures;
• Allocation and monitoring of funds to all identified and approved A.I.E holders and spending units based on approved activities;
• Advice the Chief Registrar on administration of complementary funding from development partners, including development and execution of budgets;
• Oversee the proper maintenance of inventory on all bank accounts within the approved signatories;
• Advice the Director, Kenya Judiciary Academy on regulatory matters concerning public finance;
• Coordinate the development of appropriate financial information management systems;
• Coordinate and administer the Academy budget and ensure timely and effective implementation of programmes and activities;
• Safeguarding assets and records in the finance and accounting units;
• Lead the preparation of the KJA budget, medium term and annual estimates for presentation to Judicial Service Commission and the National Assembly;
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual analytical;
• Expenditure reports to be presented to Management and JSC and Controller of Budgets and National Treasury in accordance with Section 83 of the PFMA 2012;
• Prepare responses on audit queries and implementation status report on action recommended by the Public Accounts Committee; and
• Ensure integrity and consistence in the recording and reporting of financial reports

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have the following minimum qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Accounting Finance option), Economics, Finance or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Accounting-Finance option), Economics, Finance or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered member of good standing of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

• Minimum twelve (12) years’ relevant work-experience with at least six (6) years in Middle Level Management.

Job Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership and Good Interpersonal Skills
• Strategic outlook and strong decision making abilities; and
• Ability to develop and maintain multiple stakeholder partnerships.
• Excellent written and Oral Communication Skills;
• Analytical and Negotiation Skills;
• Organizational and Planning Skills;
• Confidentiality and Integrity;
• Attention to details and accuracy;
• Time Management and the ability to prioritize work; and
• Research and Data Management Skills.