Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts
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Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is hiring a Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts in Nairobi. The role leads finance strategy, budgeting, statutory reporting, treasury management, and asset management. Candidates need 15 years' experience including at least three at Assistant Director level, a relevant bachelor's and master's degree, CPA (K) or ACCA, ICPAK membership, and a leadership course.
- Senior finance leadership role at KNEC in Nairobi
- Requires 15 years' experience including 3 years at Assistant Director level
- Must hold CPA (K) or ACCA and be a registered ICPAK member
- Application via KNEC 2A/2B form with certified certificates and CV
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- The Kenya National Examinations Council (also referred to as KNEC or the Council) was established in 1980 under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya. This Act (Cap 225A of 1980) was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012.
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- Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
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- MBA/MSc/MA
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- Professional Certificate
Experience
- 15 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Finance / Accounting / Audit
- Job Specifications
- The duties and
Responsibilities
entail the following:
Developing and coordinating implementation of finance strategies, performance contract and Departmental workplans;
Coordinating the development, execution and monitoring of Medium-Term Plan (MTP) and annual budgets;
Coordinating the preparation and verification of management and statutory financial reports in compliance with financial legislations, regulations and standards;
Interpretating and monitoring implementation of Financial Policies and procedures, applicable regulations, Government Circulars, and letters of instruction in collaboration with the parent Ministry, National Treasury and other Government Agencies;
Developing supplementary financial policies and procedures, and reviewing finance processes and Quality Management Systems for enhanced internal controls and risk management;
Coordinating the development, review and implementation of credit policy for optimal performance of the Council’s revenue streams;
Monitoring the implementation of tax regulations and providing technical advice for compliance;
Overseeing the Council’s treasury management function on financial investments, cash flow management and maintaining an inventory of the Council’s bank accounts, approved signatories and authorized bank agents;
Developing and coordinating the implementation of assets management policies and procedures to safeguard KNEC assets;
Coordinating the development of a reliable system of accounting for management of accounting transactions, costing and pricing mechanisms of various services and products of the Council;
Managing the competency development and performance of the direct reports for succession planning.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) year’s work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the Grade of Assistant Director Finance and Accounts or in a comparable position.
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts, Commerce (Finance Option), Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following: Economics, Commerce (Finance Option) Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounts; or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);
Registered member with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer application;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should fill and submit the Application for Employment Form KNEC 2A – (External applicants) and Application for Employment Form KNEC 2B – (Internal applicants), application letter, accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving information on daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of three referees, on or before 1 st September, 2026 to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
New Mitihani House, South C
P.O Box 73598-00200
NAIROBI
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