National Defence University - Kenya (NDU-K) is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Finance and Accounts Officer - Grade 9. Established under the Universities Education Act (2012), the university offers specialized programs in Defence and security dimensions. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing payments, and ensuring the university complies with all financial and statutory regulations.
Responsibilities and Duties
Financial Reporting: Preparing and reviewing periodic expenditures returns and maintaining the general ledger.
Tax and Compliance: Assisting in tax accounting and ensuring the timely remittance of statutory deductions.
Documentation: Keeping safe custody of payments and journal vouchers, and preparing payment vouchers.
Disbursements: Checking and processing contract payments and other relevant disbursements.
Account Management: Issuing demand notes, following up on delinquent accounts, and reconciling student accounts.
Asset Management: Maintaining accurate assets registers to ensure accountability of university property.
Banking Operations: Preparing bank reconciliation statements and undertaking regular banking duties.
Student Finance: Reconciling students’ accounts and ascertaining the accuracy of HELB returns and updating student details accordingly.
Operational Efficiency: Preparing customer invoices for services rendered and participating in quality management and performance contracting processes.
Requirements for Appointment
Cumulative service period of three (3) years’ relevant work experience at the grade of Finance and Accounts Officer II or in a comparable position.
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part II or equivalent qualification from an accredited examination body.
Active registration with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
High level of proficiency in computer applications.
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted electronically via email to: recruitment2026@ndu.ac.ke with the position applied for and the reference number on the subject line. Include a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, and copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts. All applications must reach the University on or before 2nd March 2026, 5:00 pm (East Africa Time).
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original documents and clearances from the following bodies during interviews:
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Any Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate)
Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for foreign degrees.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted electronically (online) to: recruitment2026@ndu.ac.ke with the position applied and Ref number on the subject line.
Include the following in your application:
Detailed curriculum vitae
Copy of ID/Passport
Copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
All applications should reach the National Defence University-Kenya on or before 2nd March 2026, 5:00 pm (East Africa Time). Shortlisted candidates will need to present original certificates and clearances from KRA, EACC, HELB, CRB, and DCI (Police Clearance) during the interview.
