Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts

About the role

JKUAT Enterprises Ltd (JKUATES), a state corporation fully owned by JKUAT, is recruiting a Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts (Grade 3, full-time) for its client in the financial sector. The role covers financing, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls and treasury management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage financing of the corporation's activities and forecast annual cash flow requirements
• Take part in developing and implementing sound financial management policies and procedures
• Consolidate printed budget estimates and revised budgets, and schedule payments within budgetary provisions
• Ensure budgetary and cost control through variance analysis and corrective recommendations
• Guide departments by interpreting government accounting policy and plan annual work plans and budget estimates
• Develop and manage internal controls and compliance, and participate in PPP programme strategies and resource mobilization
• Analyse financial reports, maintain accurate financial records and oversee the final Annual Statement of Accounts
• Review quarterly and annual management accounting reports, manage financial risk and monitor fund applications and accountability
• Ensure compliance with financial statutory obligations and proper revenue and treasury management

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, 6 in management
• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent, or a Bachelor's in Commerce, Business Administration or Business Management (Finance or Accounting option)
• Certified Public Accountant Part III (CPA K) or ACCA
• Management course of at least 4 weeks from a recognised institution
• Membership in good standing of ICPAK or another recognised professional body
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Required skills

• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated results in work performance

To apply, use the e-recruitment platform on the company's careers site and upload a signed application letter, a detailed CV, a national identity card and copies of academic and professional certificates. Applications close on Tuesday, 3 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.