Assistant Director, Finance & Accounts – Grade NCPD 4

Role Overview

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts. The primary purpose of this role is to oversee the day-to-day operation of the division as well as the implementation of finance policies, strategies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining effective cost accounting and internal control systems and procedures.
• Analyzing and interpreting accounting information to facilitate decision-making.
• Carrying out variance analysis and advising management.
• Designing and implementing effective accounting systems.
• Managing accounting information, including coordination and rationalization of estimates, annual appropriation and fund accounts, cash flow control, and cost analysis.
• Overseeing commitment of funds and expenditure trends.
• Ensuring accurate and timely management accounting reports.
• Preparing Financial Statements and facilitating annual audits (internal & external) by providing necessary data and explanations.
• Mentoring and coaching officers deployed in the Division.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards (IPSAS, IFRS) and financial regulations (PFM ACT 2012, PFM Regulations).
• Ensuring effective and timely financial management on all matters of the Council and reporting in accordance with the laid down guidelines.
• Development and installation of effective financial management systems and procedures to improve financial reporting and accounting.
• Managing risks associated with the Finance function and advising on mitigation measures.
• Initiating and tabling budgets to the Board Finance Committee, Treasury officials, and Donor Agencies to clarify financial estimates and gain support for projected budget needs.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Satisfactorily served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been at Principal Accountant/Finance Officer or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting Option), Business Administration (Accounting Option), Business Management (Accounting Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following discipline: Business Administration, Business Management, Commerce or its equivalent.
• Certified Public Accountant Part III or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant and recognized professional body.
• Leadership development course certificate.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the requirements should send their application letter together with detailed CV indicating three (3) names of references, current position/grade, daytime telephone numbers, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a copy of National Identity Card/Passport to NCPD Head office or Send to the email recruitment@ncpd.go.ke.

Hand delivered applications can be delivered to: The Director General National Council for Population and Development Chancery Building, 4th Floor P. O. Box 48994-00100, NAIROBI – KENYA

Applications must be received on or before 5:00pm (East African Time) on 2nd June, 2026.

Note: Applicant should use ONLY one mode of submitting application (either hard or soft copy). Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their documents during interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.