Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts (Project Finance)

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO), a 100% state-owned corporation whose mandate is to plan, design, construct, own, operate and maintain Kenya’s high-voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors, is recruiting a Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts (Project Finance) (KET 4, 1 post, reference KETRACO/5/1C/40/250). Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable. Applications close on 4 December 2026 at 5:00 pm (EAT).

The official job purpose is: To ensure effective and efficient management, monitoring and controlling of project payments to contractors, consultants and Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and preparation of Project financial statements.

The post reports to the Manager, Finance and Accounts (Project Finance).

The career opportunities advert lists this reference as KETRACO/5/1C/40/250. The detailed job-description PDF heading shortens the prefix to KET/5/1C/40/250 VOL I – B (11/2026). Use the reference printed on the official JobLink when you apply.

Key facts

• Role: Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts (Project Finance)
• Employer: Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)
• Reference: KETRACO/5/1C/40/250 (11/2026)
• Grade: KET 4
• Posts: 1 post
• Terms: Permanent and pensionable
• Deadline: Friday, 4 December 2026, 5:00 pm EAT
• Eligibility: Kenyan citizens only
• How to apply: official JobLink (Apply Link) for this post on ketraco.co.ke/about-us/careers (online only; hard copies are not considered)

Duties and responsibilities

From the official job description:

• Providing leadership to staff in the Division.
• Reviewing project accounts’ internal controls, identifying and reporting any incidences of non-compliance and financial risks.
• Overseeing preparation of Cash-flow projections on a quarterly basis for Development Finance Institutions (DFI) funded projects to ensure timely drawdown of funds and adequate budgeting.
• Coordinating review of project related tax exemptions to ensure that they reconcile with the tax exemption master list.
• Ensuring compliance with terms in Financing Agreements between Government of Kenya and DFIs.
• Coordinating follow up of counterpart funding for projects.
• Coordinating execution, extension and cancellation of custom bonds.
• Overseeing preparation of interim financial reports for submission to DFIs.
• Developing and implementing the Division’s work plan and budget.
• Coordinating implementation of Divisional policies, objectives and strategies.
• Overseeing operations, administration and financial management of the Division.
• Coordinating preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual project status reports.
• Monitoring and evaluating the laid down project related financial procedures and make recommendations for improvement.
• Reviewing and recommending payment of contractors/consultants.
• Reviewing processing of wayleave compensation to project affected persons within the stipulated timelines.
• Managing staff job performance and evaluation, career development and capacity building and deployment of skills.
• Overseeing internal processes and workflows for operational effectiveness.
• Managing the implementation of financial risk mitigation measures and updating of the Division’s Enterprise Risk Register.
• Maintaining contractual records to ensure efficiency, compliance and to mitigate risks.
• Participating in financial due diligence on potential contractors.
• Coaching and mentoring staff in the Division.

Person specification

For appointment to this grade, the official job description requires:

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body; and.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) ,ACCA finalist or relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least twelve (12) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Accountant or in a comparable position.

Working conditions

From the official job description: Office setting with regular field assignments locally, regionally and internationally.

Remuneration

The official job description does not publish a salary scale for this post. It says successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the Company guidelines. See the full advert for any further detail.

How to apply

Applications are accepted online only through the official JobLink (the Apply Link) posted for this post on the KETRACO careers page. Hard-copy applications will not be considered. These positions are open to Kenyan citizens only.

1. Read the full specification for this post in the official KETRACO job description (PDF) and on the KETRACO careers page.
2. Submit your application through the official JobLink for this post: Apply via the KETRACO JobLink. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the vacancy reference number as the subject heading.
3. Applications must be received on or before 4 December 2026 at 5:00 pm (East Africa Time).

The official advert says applications should reach the Managing Director/CEO, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited, KAWI Complex, 4th Floor, Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road, P.O. Box 34942 – 00100, Nairobi. Submit the application through the JobLink; hard copies shall not be considered.

Documents to attach

Applicants must provide the following documents on application, as listed in the official job description:

• A signed application letter
• A detailed curriculum vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment, and names of at least three professional referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• A copy of the national identification card or passport

The official job description also notes:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card and academic and professional certificates during interviews
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates or documents

Only successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six clearance certificates:

• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• A valid clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• A valid tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Current clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• A certificate of clearance from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

KETRACO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution, Chapter 232 (1), on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities, and equal employment opportunities for men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. People with disabilities, the marginalized, the minorities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applications without the relevant qualifications or copies of documents as sought for will not be considered.

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Source: official KETRACO career opportunities advert and the job description PDF for this post, published on the KETRACO careers page (deadline 4 December 2026, 5:00 pm). If anything here differs from the official advert, the official advert wins.