DEPUTY DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ACCOUNTS - KNCHR 3 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)  

    REF: KNCHR/ADM/ DDFA/01/08/2026

Reports to: Director – Corporate Services

Direct Reports : Assistant Director Finance & Accounts, Senior Finance Accounts & Officer, Senior Finance &Accounts Officer

Indirect Reports: Accountant, Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant

Duration: 5 year Contract (Renewable)

Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional Travel

Gross Salary: Kshs.281,950

Other Benefits: Medical cover, Group life Insurance and WIBA.

 Job Purpose

The Deputy Director Finance and Accounts will be responsible to the Director Corporate Services for coordination of all Finance and Accounting activities at the Commission. This position is responsible for the formulation of the Commission’s finance and accounting policies, budgetary control policies to ensure the prudent management and utilisation of the Commission’s financial and physical resources and the compliance with all legislative and regulatory.

 Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

    a)      Formulating, implementing and reviewing the Commission’s financial and accounting policies, standards guidelines and procedures.  

    b)      Advising the Commission on financial matters and accounting matters.  

    c)      Ensuring compliance with Public Finance Management Act, Public Finance Management Regulations and other government financial regulations, guidelines and policies.

    d)      Coordinating preparation of the commission’s budgets and plans.

    e)      Ensuring prudent management and utilization of the Commission’s financial resources as per set financial policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.

    f)     Ensuring adherence to the Commission’s budgetary allocation.

   g)      Ensuring adherence to financial management guidelines, systems, standards and procedures.

    h)      Ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.

    i )       Analysing and advising on revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and futures revenues.

    j)   Monitoring financial performance of the commission and making appropriate recommendations.

   k)     Performing periodic review and analysis of financial reports obtained from regional offices.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

a.       Master’s Degree in any of the following; Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent from a recognized institution

b.      Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option), Business Management (Accounting or Finance option), Economics, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

a.       Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K and must be registered member in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

b.      Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program skills from a recognized institution course lasting not less than six weeks from Kenya school of government or its equivalent.

Previous relevant work experience required.

    a)    8 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills

a. Ability to build and lead cohesive teams

b. Good analytical skills

c. Demonstrable leadership skills

d. Strategic thinking and execution of strategies

e. Knowledge of the relevant legal, regulatory and Constitutional provision that relate to the Public Financial Management

f. Computer skills, with working knowledge of IFMIS and Accounting Software such as SagePastel Evolution

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

a. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

b. Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills

c. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

d. Be a Team Player

e. Ability to work under pressure and sometimes for long hours.