The Affordable Housing Board is established under the Affordable Housing Act to oversee the development of accessible and adequate housing in Kenya. The Manager, Accounts and Finance is responsible for implementing policies and strategies related to accounting and internal control systems for revenue. The role ensures financial prudence and discipline in financial accounting, planning, and treasury management in strict compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 2012.
Key Responsibilities
Implementing policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines, frameworks, and programs on accounting and internal control systems for revenue.
Interpreting financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices, and control of PAYE, VAT, and other statutory deductions.
Ensuring financial prudence and discipline in financial accounting, planning, treasury management, and budgetary controls in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 2012.
Implementing an effective accounts payable system aimed at ensuring efficiency and adequate internal controls.
Managing creditor information and revenue cash book accounts in conformity with laid down financial regulations.
Authorizing payments and signing of cheques subject to set limits.
Analyzing revenue collection and preparing reports for management.
Ensuring safe custody and control of accountable documents.
Ensuring proper posting of transactions and maintenance of all collections accounts cashbooks.
Spearheading processing and timely remittance of statutory deductions.
Liaising with internal and external auditors during the audit and responding to audit queries.
Spearheading the development and implementation of the division’s strategic plans, budgets, performance contracts, and staff performance appraisal.
Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics, and integrity.
Managing and developing staff in the division.
Requirements & Qualifications
Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at Assistant Manager, Accounts, or in a comparable position.
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: commerce (accounting or finance option), business administration (accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
CPA(K) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: finance, accounting, business administration, commerce, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body, and in good standing.
A valid practicing license, where applicable.
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications via E-mail ONLY to vacancyahb@acal.co.ke.
Applications should include:
Cover letter
Copy of National ID
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Testimonials and detailed CV
Information on current position, qualifications, working experience, three professional referees, current remuneration, and daytime telephone.
Note on Application Submission:
The job posting explicitly states that applicants must quote the job reference "Chief Executive Officer- AHB Grade 1" and the subject of the email shall read "CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER".
Address your application to:
THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB), P.O BOX 27521- 00100, NAIROBI.
Applications must be received by 10th March 2026, 5p.m E.A.T.
