Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts

JKUAT Enterprises Ltd (JKUATES) is a state corporation fully owned by JKUAT. Through research, consulting, training, and innovation, we deliver tailored advisory services to both public and private sector clients.
Our client in the financial sector is seeking suitably qualified, experienced, result-oriented and highly motivated individuals to fill the following vacant position.
Deputy Director, Finance & AccountsGrade 3
Full time
Nairobi Area, Kenya
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Manage all issues regarding the financing of the corporation's activities.
ii. Participate in Development and implementation of sound financial management policies and procedures.
iii. Consolidating the printed budget estimates and revised budget as per guidelines issued by the National Treasury.
iv. Forecasting Annual cash flow requirements and coordinate preparation of annual budgets.
v. Scheduling all payments within the corporation's budgetary provisions.
vi. Ensure Budgetary and cost control by reviewing expenditure returns from departments, prepare variance analysis and recommend corrective action
vii. Guide other departments by interpreting government accounting policy and applying it in all operations of the corporation's
viii. Plan and coordinate timely preparation of annual Work Plans and budget estimates.
ix. Develop and manage internal controls and compliance.
x. Participate in Public Private Partnership program strategies and resource mobilization.
xi. Analyse and interpret financial reports and other accounting records.
xii. Ensure prudent and optimal utilization of corporation's funds and Assets
xiii. Manage proper records of financial transactions.
xiv. Oversee preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with accounting standards and procedures and submission to relevant institutions.
xv. Review and ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounting reports on quarterly and annual basis
xvi. Maintain accurate and complete financial record of the corporation's and regularly review the financial system;
xvii. Undertake financial risk management.
xviii. Monitor and evaluate funds applications and accountability
xix. Ensure compliance with applicable financial statutory obligations and circulars.
xx. Ensure proper Revenue and Treasury Management and reporting.
Requirements
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience six (6) of which should have been in management
ii. Master’s Degree in any of the following: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
iii. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance or Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iv. Certified Public Accountant Part III (CPA K) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);
v. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
vi. Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body vii.Proficiency in computer applications
viii. Demonstrated results in work performance
ix. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To view the detailed job descriptions for the role and a guide on how to apply, please log on to our e-recruitment platform via careers.jkuates.co.ke.
Applicants MUST upload the following documents during the application:

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2. A Signed application letter;
   
3. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employer(s), position(s) held, and names of at least three professional referees;
   
4. National Identity Card and
   
5. Copies of all academic and professional certificates.
   

Applications are to be received not later than Tuesday, 3rd November 2026.
JKUATES is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Female, Persons with Disabilities (PWD), and marginalized community candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Canvassing, falsifying, or misinterpreting qualifications will result in automatic disqualification.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.