Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts - NuPEA

The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) is a State Corporation established under the Energy Act, 2019 and mandated to promote and implement Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme, undertake research and development in energy technologies and build capacity for the energy sector.
To support the delivery of its strategic mandate, the Agency seeks to recruit qualified, competent, innovative and results-oriented individuals of high integrity to fill the following positions:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
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REF. NO. DD/FA/2026
The position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight in the planning, coordination, implementation and control of the Agency’s financial management, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and internal financial control functions to ensure prudent management of public resources and compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory framework.
Key Responsibilities

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• Providing strategic leadership in the planning, coordination, implementation and continuous improvement of the Agency’s financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial reporting functions.
  
• Developing, implementing and reviewing financial policies, strategies, systems, procedures and internal controls to ensure prudent management of public resources and compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory framework.
  
• Coordinating the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of the Agency’s annual budgets, Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budgets, financial statements, management reports and statutory returns.
  
• Providing strategic financial advice to Management and the Board on financial planning, resource mobilization, cash flow management, financial sustainability and expenditure control.
  
• Ensuring compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations and Circulars, applicable accounting standards, Government policies and other relevant laws governing public financial management.
  
• Providing leadership in financial risk management and coordinating responses to internal and external audit reports, parliamentary inquiries and other oversight mechanisms while ensuring implementation of corrective actions.
  
• Supervising, mentoring and developing staff within the Finance and Accounts Function, fostering high performance, accountability and continuous professional development.
  

Academic and Professional Qualifications

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• Cumulative fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts or in a comparable position;
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance option), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  
• Master’s degree in Commerce, Management Accounting and Control, Forensic Accounting and Control, Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Accounts Option), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  
• Certificate in a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  
• Membership of a relevant professional body and in good standing;
  
• A valid practicing license, where applicable;
  
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
  
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

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• Demonstrable knowledge of corporate governance, leadership and strategic management;
  
• Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury circulars, financial controls and public-sector reporting requirements;
  
• Demonstrable knowledge of the energy sector in Kenya;
  
• Demonstrable knowledge of Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme; and
  
• Demonstrable understanding of public service values and principles.
  

Terms of Service and Remuneration
The appointment is on permanent and pensionable terms of service. NuPEA offers salary and benefits consistent with scales approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Candidates recommended for appointment shall be required to present the following valid clearance documents to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012, and other applicable laws::

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• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority. (KRA)
  
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board. (HELB)
  
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. (EACC)
  
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. (DCI)
  
• Clearance from an approved Credit Reference Bureau. (CRB)
  

Interested candidates who meet the prescribed qualifications and requirements are invited to submit an application letter clearly indicating the position applied for and the relevant reference number, together with:

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• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);
  
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates;
  
• A copy of the National Identity Card or valid passport; and
  
• Any other supporting documents relevant to the position.
  

The Curriculum Vitae should include the applicant’s current employer, current position, daytime telephone number, email address, current remuneration, and the names, telephone contacts and email addresses of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the applicant’s work and professional record.
Applications should be submitted by hand delivery in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for and the reference number, and addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Nuclear Power and Energy Agency
Block C, Kawi House, Off Red Cross Road, South C
P.O. Box 26374–00100
NAIROBI
Applications must be received on or before 5.00 p.m. (East African Time) on Tuesday 17th November 2026
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.
NuPEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women, youth, persons with disabilities, and candidates from marginalized and minority groups are encouraged to apply.