Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts Job KNLS

October 28, 2025 •

Posted 3 months ago

Job Description

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The key duties, responsibilities and requirements for the position of Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts are as follows: –

  • Overseeing the development, implementation and review of financial and accounting regulations and procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
  • Enforcing all applicable financial control systems, standards, regulations, policies, strategies, plans, laws and procedures;
  • Ensuring that resources of the KNLS are used in a way that is lawful and authorized and effective, efficient, economical and transparent;
  • Coordinating the preparation and controlling of budget estimates of expenditure and revenues of the KNLS in conformity with the Strategic Plan;
  • Overseeing the preparation of financial and accounting forecasting and planning reports;
  • Ensuring preparation request for authorization of loss write-offs maintain records for write-offs during a financial year;
  • Overseeing the preparation and submission of financial and non-financial reports;
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable financial, statutory obligations and circulars;
  • Addressing and resolving audit issues raised by the Internal Auditors;
  • Maintaining a Risk Management Register;
  • Facilitating capacity building in financial controls;
  • Ensuring governance mechanisms for transparency and integrity;
  • Coordinating the preparation and implementation of a business continuity plan for the directorate;
  • Initiating and promoting Business Process Re-engineering (BPR);
  • Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
  • Spearheading the development and implementation of the department’s strategic plans, budgets and performance contract; and
  • Managing, mentoring, coaching and developing staff in the department.
  • At least fifteen (15) cumulative years of relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts or a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body; and
  • Proficiency in computer applications

Key Skills and Competences

  • Leadership skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Creativity and innovations
  • Able to prepare and deliver effective presentations
  • Team Player

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