1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Ensuring preparation of periodic financial reports and final financial statements
• Providing leadership and managing talent in the Department;
• Coordinating the preparation of financial reports, interpreting financial statements and making recommendations;
• Reviewing financial systems proposed and making recommendations for management consideration;
• Reviewing investment strategies and making recommendations for management action;
• Reviewing and evaluating cost rationalization opportunities;
• Liaising with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of the Fund’s finances
• Monitoring compliance with financial requirements;
• Supervising the maintenance of financial records and ensuring safe custody of Fund’s financial assets;
• Supervising treasury management;
• Ensure the preparation of budget estimates and monitoring compliance with approved budget;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of Departmental work plans, budgets and timely reports for the Department;
• Overseeing review and development of quality management system and implementation of quality management systems audit recommendations; and
• Undertaking risk mitigation in the Department.

1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, of which five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position;
• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines in Commerce (accounting or finance option), business administration (accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters’ degree in any of the following disciplines: – finance, accounting, business administration, commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Skills and competencies

• Leadership skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal relationship skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
• Excellent administrative capabilities.

Method of Application

Applications clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ………………………………” to be addressed to:
The Chairman, Tourism Fund
P.O. Box 46987 – 00100 Nairobi

Soft copy applications should be addressed to chairman@tourismfund.co.ke so as to reach on or before 2nd May, 2025.

No hard copies will be accepted.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.

“Tourism Fund is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including the youth, women, persons with disability and persons from minority groups to apply”