Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Jobs and Career Opportunities

The Government of Kenya has embarked on major reforms in the country’s forestry sector.

As part of the reforms a new State Corporation, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) was established to succeed the former Forest Department (FD) with effect from 1st February 2007.

KFS has an expanded mandate to manage the nation’s forest estate and provide high quality forestry-related products and services.

KFS seeks to recruit self motivated, dynamic and results oriented persons to fill the following vacancies:

Head of Internal Audit
1 Position
KFS Grade 4

Specification

Reporting to the Director, the position serves to provide strategic leadership in the management of KFS internal audit function to ensure compliance to the set systems and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage operations of audit department to ensure achievement of set objectives and goals.
• Risk facilitator for the organization
• Reviewing and advising the management on adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Review means of safeguarding assets and verify existence of assets.
• Advise management on effective cost control and revenue maximization measures.
• Advise management on external audit queries
• Oversee and ensure preparation of timely reports to the Director and audit committee.
• Ensure supervision, appraisal and training of personnel in audit unit.
• Developing and reviewing audit manuals.
• Perform any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Masters degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Bachelor of Commerce (Finance or Accounting).
• CPA (K) /ACCA or equivalent.
• 5 years working experience.
• CISA or CIA will be an added advantage

Competencies

• Professionalism – Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
• Planning and organizing - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.
• Communication - Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
• Teamwork - Strong interpersonal and; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people.
• Technological awareness – proficiency in computer skills.

Working Experience

• At least 5 years experience in a large organization

Accountant 1
KFS Grade 7
2 Positions
(Account payables, Account Receivables and General Ledger)

Specification

Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Administration this position oversees the overall implementation of accounting procedures and practices including supervision and development of staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure payments ,receipts are promptly processed as per established procedures
• Ensure timely and accurate bank, payroll and creditors reconciliation.
• Prepare timely and accurate records
• Ensure program allocation is adhered to as per approved procedure
• Supervise ,appraise and ensure appropriate training of personnel
• Perform any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (accounting) or equivalent.
• CPA II or its equivalent.
• Working experience of 3 years.

OR

• Candidates without a degree but with CPA (K) and 5 years of experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Accountants II
KFS Grade 8
4 Positions

Specification

Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Administration this position oversees the overall implementation of accounting procedures and practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitoring receipts and maintaining books of accounts
• Producing weekly revenue and expenditure returns
• Keeping proper records
• Supervising staff in the unit
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (accounting) or equivalent.
• CPA II or its equivalent.
• Working experience of 2 years.

OR

• Candidates without a degree but with CPA (K) and 5 years of experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

If you meet the above criterion, please send your detailed CV with daytime contacts and copies of academic and professional certificates to:

The Human Resource Manager,
Kenya Forest Service,
P.O. Box 30513-00100 Nairobi.
Tel 3754904/6

OR

Hand deliver your application to the Headquarters at Karura off Kiambu road, Nairobi so as to reach him on or before 14th August 2009.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

You can visit our website at www.kenyaforestservice.org