PRINCIPAL FINANCE OFFICER – 1 POST, J/G KMAG 4, REF KMA/ER1/25/5

June 3, 2025
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic salary: 115,500.00 to 285,500.00, House
allowance: 30,000.00, Commuter allowance: 16,000.00

Job Purpose
The accountants are responsible for ensuring prudent and optimum utilization of
Authority funds and preparing financial reports. The finance officers are responsible
for managing the financial resources of the Authority through preparation and
submission of financing proposal to the government and other financing agencies.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

i. Review and ensure timely and accurate preparation of management
accounting reports on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
ii. Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of annual budgets and revised
budgets based on approved work plans.
iii. Provide technical support to technical and other departments during the
budget making process
iv. Reviewing expenditure returns from departments, prepare variance analysis
and recommend corrective action
v. Interpreting of financial policies for sound financial principles, practices
procedures for effective internal control
vi. Assist other departmental and sectional Asst. Dir. s in the management of
their budgets through regular provision of reliable up to date financial
information;
vii. Carry out financial planning and consolidate department work plans
viii. Participate in Resource Mobilization initiatives of the Authority.
ix. Verification of payroll, payment cheques, EFTs and bank transfers;
x. Approval of Purchase orders, Sales & Purchase invoices and staff imprests.
xi. Review the coding of ledger and store items in the system to ensure that is
accurate and sufficient;
xii. Review all purchase requisition to ensure the estimate given by users are
reasonable and within budget;
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Finance option), Economics, and Business
Administration, Business Management or other relevant and equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution; Master’s degree will be an added
advantage.
ii. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Associate of Certified Chartered
Accountant (ACCA);
iii. Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
iv. Should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience
v. Proficiency in computer applications;
vi. Demonstrated results in work performance

How to Apply

  1. Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
  2. An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
    1. Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Chairman of the Board, Kenya Maritime Authority.
    2. Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: chairmanjobs-1@kma.go.ke
    3. Post applications should be sent to:
      Chairman, Board of Directors,
      Kenya Maritime Authority,
      KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
      P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
      MOMBASA.

Note:

  • Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
  • Successful candidates must adhere to the provisions on Leadership and Integrity as enshrined in Chapter VI of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
  • Kenya Maritime Authority is an equal opportunity employer and any qualified employee including persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

N/B: The applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 16th June, 2025.