Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts (Project Finance)

About the role

KETRACO is recruiting one Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts (Project Finance), reference KET/5/1C/40/250, for a permanent and pensionable position based in Nairobi. The post reports to the Manager, Finance and Accounts (Project Finance) and covers project payments to contractors, consultants and Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and the preparation of project financial statements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership to staff in the Division and manage staff performance, evaluation, career development and capacity building.
• Review project accounts' internal controls, report non-compliance and financial risks, and recommend improvements to financial procedures.
• Oversee quarterly cash-flow projections for DFI-funded projects, interim reports to DFIs and project status reports.
• Coordinate review of project-related tax exemptions against the tax exemption master list and follow-up of counterpart funding.
• Ensure compliance with financing agreements between the Government of Kenya and DFIs, and oversee execution, extension and cancellation of custom bonds.
• Develop and implement the Division's work plan and budget, and coordinate divisional policies and strategies.
• Manage financial risk mitigation and update the Division's Enterprise Risk Register, maintain contractual records and participate in financial due diligence on potential contractors.
• Review and recommend payment of contractors and consultants, and review wayleave compensation to PAPs within timelines.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Management or Administration, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor's degree in the same fields or equivalent.
• Certificate in a leadership course of at least four weeks from a recognized institution.
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or a relevant professional body.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA K), ACCA finalist or equivalent recognized qualification.
• At least 12 years of cumulative relevant experience, including 3 years at the grade of Principal Accountant or comparable.
• Office setting with regular local, regional and international field assignments.

Applications must be submitted online through the KETRACO job link by 4 December 2026, with a signed application letter, CV, copies of academic and professional certificates and a copy of national ID or passport. Only Kenyan citizens are eligible. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to produce original certificates and to provide Chapter Six clearances (criminal record, HELB, KRA, EACC and credit reference bureau).