Assistant Director, Finance

About the role

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is recruiting an Assistant Director, Finance for a full-time, on-site position in Nairobi. The office holder provides leadership in financial management and accounting, covering revenue and treasury management, budgeting, financial reporting, financial controls, revenue enhancement, financial risk management and engagement with key financial stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Review and submit departmental work plans and budgets for approval, and coordinate annual and revised budget estimates for the Board
• Monitor budget implementation and report on monthly, quarterly and annual budget performance
• Coordinate financial processes, manuals and accounting for revenue and treasury management, and prepare draft Board reports for the Deputy Director
• Negotiate funding with the National Treasury and development partners, and liaise with them on project finances
• Reconcile revenues to accounts receivable and revenue-generating accountable documents to ensure accurate reporting and reduce financial risk
• Provide leadership to the Finance team, implement financial controls and train staff and stakeholders on public finance management
• Take part in management meetings in the Deputy Director's absence and recommend improvements to departmental policies and processes
• Develop a revenue management framework, identify and mitigate departmental risks, and implement approved revenue enhancement strategies
• Liaise with banks and other financial institutions on day-to-day transactions

Required profile

• At least 12 years of relevant work experience, 3 of which at a supervisory or management level in a large organization
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce (finance option), Economics, Business Administration (finance option) or Business Management (finance option), or an equivalent qualification
• CPA-K certification from KASNEB or an equivalent professional accounting certification
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or a relevant body in good standing
• A leadership course of at least four weeks from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications and a thorough understanding of the Authority's goals and policies

To apply, submit a completed CV, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and the National ID, addressed to the Director General, by 5.00 p.m. on 1 December 2026.