Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts Job KNEST

November 25, 2025 •

Posted 2 months ago

Job Description

Accounting Jobs, Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust Jobs.

JOB GRADE KNEST 3 – JOB REF No. DDFA/015/25

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

  • Overseeing the development, implementation and review of financial and accounting policies, standards, regulations and procedures;
  • Overseeing effective financial management to ensure adherence to applicable laws, policies and procedures;
  • Spearheading the disbursement of grants, donations or endowments made to the Fund or any other monies lent in respect of the Fund;
  • Ensuring maintenance of proper books of accounts;
  • Keeping custody of accountable documents;
  • Overseeing the preparation of periodic management and annual financial accounting reports;
  • Coordinating cash planning;
  • Coordinating the management of budgeting and other financial information,  which  includes        coordination  and     rationalization          of estimates, annual appropriation, fund accounts, cash flow control and cost analysis;
  • Spearheading the development and implementation of the division’s budgets, performance contracts and staff performance appraisal;
  • Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
  • Managing and developing staff in the division.

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Person Specifications

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

  • Served for a cumulative period of ten (10) years, four (4) of which shall be in a management position;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting option), Finance, Economics, Business Management (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting Option) Finance, Economics, Business Administration(Accounting Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in Leadership/Governance course from a recognized institution;
  • Membership with a relevant professional body in good standing;
  • Met the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution; and
  • Demonstrated professional and Managerial competence in finance and accounts function as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Communication skills;
  • Team work;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Time management skills;
  • Organizational skills;
  • Leadership skills;
  • Negotiation skills;

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How to Apply

For further details and requirements for each role, please visit KNEST Plc website https://knest.go.ke/en/information-centre/careers

Successful candidates will be required to submit the following compliance documents in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010):

  • Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  • Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance report.
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

How to Apply

  • Applicants are advised to indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter; their current and expected salaries;
  • 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.
  • Hard or Soft-Copy applications shall be accepted;
  • Soft copy applications or online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: recruitment@knest.go.ke
  • Hard copy applications should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
KNEST Plc
P.O. Box 40092-00100
Nairobi

17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, and dropped in the recruitment box on 17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue.

N/B:

  • All applications should be received not later than 15thDecember 2025 at 5:00 pm, EAT.
  • The position applied for with the corresponding Job Ref No. should clearly be indicated on the envelop.
  • All hard delivered applications should be registered at the KNEST Plc reception before dropping in the recruitment box.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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