All Saints’ Cathedral Finance Manager Job

All Saints’ Cathedral Church – Nairobi
Applications are invited from suitable persons for the position of:
Job title: Finance Manager
Reports To: Provost
Location: All Saints Cathedral Church

The job holder will report directly to the Provost who is the CEO of the Cathedral.
The incumbent will play the lead role in advising the church on matters of Finance, Procurement and
Investments.
His/her responsibilities will include day to day effective and efficient coordination of the finance functions of the Cathedral, through maintaining sound financial reporting systems enforcing financial management strategies, policies and procedures.

Preparing and executing Cathedral budget and monitoring expenditure. Ensuring compliance with statutory and taxation requirement and facilitating the Parish Church Council.General Purpose of the Job
The position is responsible for the management of the functions of Finance, Procurement and Investment in the Church Office and schools.

Facilitates Council activities and Management meetings and is secretary to the management meetings touching on the aforementioned functions

Advisor to the Provost, Cathedral Treasurer and Finance & General Purpose Committee on matters of Finance, Procurement and Investments

Works in line with the Strategic Plan of the church and for the achievement of the same

Facilitates a conducive working environment and upholds the integrity and image of the church

Safeguards the church assets and ensures sound internal control systems are maintainedKey Duties and Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with the policies, procedures, processes and guidelines in the management of the church activities and advising on the same; summary of key tasks include;

Finance

• Providing and interpreting financial information;
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends for the church and schools;
• Analyzing change and advising accordingly;
• Formulating strategic and long-term business plans for the church and schools;
• Researching and reporting on factors influencing church performance;
• Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk;
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
• Managing the Church financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
• Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out;
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as KRA;
• Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines;
• Managing budgets;
• Arranging new sources of finance for the Church debt facilities;
• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation
• Reviewing the Strategic plan and ensuring adherence to the same
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards , KRA, and any other financial laws

Cathedral Procurement

• Ensuring Procurement of goods and services at the best price and value
• Streamlining processes in order to cut wastage and unnecessary costs
• Ensure efficient service delivery by the suppliers
• Develop Service Level Agreement with all suppliers and employee to ensure timely delivery service
• Contract management and negotiation
• Ensure compliance with the Cathedral Procurement and Disposal policy
• Ensure efficient service delivery for outsourced services
• Investment and General Administration
• Recommend the most appropriate and secure avenues for investment of surplus cash balances, and to review all investments on a regular basis
• Advice on the best ways of enhancing value, utilizing, developing or letting any of the church properties.
• Attend and participate in the church management committee meetings including the schools, ministry, endowment project and related Cathedral activities
• Ensure timely distribution of management reports and minutes as far as Finance, Procurement and Investments are concerned.
• Oversees the development, management and maintenance of Cathedral assets and equipment

Upholding Cathedral Image and character in all products and services
Position Specification

• Bachelor of Commerce (Finance option) with CPA(K) – MBA in finance will be an outright advantage
• Over 8 years relevant experience in a medium size organization at a senior level.
• Age; 30-50yrs.
• Membership to a relevant professional body
• A Committed Christian – preferably Anglican
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience with copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and names of three referees.
One should also include details of current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contact and address to:The Provost,
All Saints’ Cathedral Nairobi
P.O Box 40539-00100
Nairobi.Or dropped at our offices on or before 25th July 2015

All Saints’ Cathedral is an equal opportunity Christian organization