Deputy Director Finance and Accounts Job, Current Accounting Jobs In Kenya,

JOB REF: NLC/FCP/1/2023

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms

Job Purpose

This position provides strategic leadership in effective coordination of Finance and account activities to maintain a compliant financial management system and efficient utilization of Commission resources and assets

Duties and Responsibilities;


  • Develops and implements internal financial and accounting policies, strategies, standards, programmes and regulations;

  • implements financial management and accounting regulations, systems and procedures as per the PFMA;

  • Provides technical advice on financial management and accounting for the Commission’s financial resources;

  • Maintains books of accounts relating to income and expenditure as well as assets and liabilities of the Commission;

  • Monitors budget and reporting; ensuring statutory deductions are remitted to relevant authorities;

  • Prepares budgets for the recurrent and development votes;

  • Preparers quarterly expenditure forecasts;

  • Initiates proposals seeking funds for additional expenditure and reallocations during the year;

  • Preparers management and statutory reports to aid in decision making;

  • Implements of approved annual budget;

  • Compiles budget estimates, expenditure proposals, budget outputs and Outcomes and fiscal returns and reports;

  • Updates records on financial and accounting operations;

  • Determines controls to ensure the integrity of financial procedures and records;

  • Monitors expenditure and projects on a periodic basis and ensure timely disbursement of funds;

  • Monitors and evaluating performance of the Directorate;

  • Plans and prepares budgets for the Directorate; and

  • Prepares progress reports of the Directorate.

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


  • Master’s Degree in Business Management, Administration, Finance, Commerce or Economics from a recognized institution

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Administration, Finance, Commerce or Economics from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;


  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA K)

  • Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

  • Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks.

Previous relevant work experience required.


  • Must have served for twelve (12) years, three (3) years of which must be experience in comparable positions in Public Service or from any reputable organization.

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;


  • Analytical Skills

  • Organizational skills

  • Strategic leadership skills

  • Transformational leadership skills

  • Financial management skills

  • Knowledge of PFM (Act)

  • Decision Making Skills

How To Apply

Candidates should attach all documents to the application form (download from the website).


  • Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included,

  • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, academic and professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials during interviews.

  • Please note that it is a criminal offence to present fake certificates.

If you possess or meet the above qualifications, please send;


  • Your application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae including names of three referees and their full contacts (Name, post office box number, email address, and telephone/mobile phone contact)

  • Copies of academic certificates and testimonials:

Applicants are advised to visit our website www.landcommission.go.ke for instructions on how to apply. Applicants MUST apply both online and submit hard copies of their applications.

In case you do not hear from us, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that canvassing for this position will lead to automatic disqualification.

All applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

The National Land Commission is an equal opportunity employer; women, people from marginalized areas and Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All hardcopy applications should be submitted to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO
NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION
316 UPPERHILL CHAMBERS
20TH FLOOR
P.O BOX 44417-00100, NAIROBI.

The applications should reach the office of the Secretary/ CEO, National Land Commission on or before 18th September, 2023 by 5.00pm.

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