Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts

About the role

The Nuclear Power Agency is recruiting a Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts for a full-time, director-level position based in Nairobi. The role oversees financial strategy and accounting, including budgeting, financial reporting and compliance with public finance management rules.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the planning, coordination, implementation and continuous improvement of financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Develop, implement and review financial policies, strategies, systems, procedures and internal controls to safeguard public resources and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of annual budgets, Medium-Term Expenditure Framework budgets, financial statements, management reports and statutory returns.
• Advise Management and the Board on financial planning, resource mobilization, cash flow management, financial sustainability and expenditure control.
• Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury regulations and circulars, accounting standards and government policies.
• Lead financial risk management and coordinate responses to audit reports, parliamentary inquiries and other oversight mechanisms, including corrective actions.
• Supervise, mentor and develop staff in the Finance and Accounts function.

Required profile

• Cumulative 15 years' relevant experience, including 3 years at Assistant Director level or a comparable position.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Business Management (accounting/finance option), or equivalent.
• Master's degree in a related field such as Management Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Finance or Economics, or equivalent.
• At least a 4-week leadership certificate from a recognized institution.
• CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent, membership of a relevant professional body in good standing, and a valid practicing license where applicable.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence.

Required skills

• Knowledge of corporate governance, leadership and strategic management.
• Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury circulars, financial controls and public-sector reporting.
• Knowledge of the energy sector in Kenya and of the Kenya Nuclear Power Programme.
• Understanding of public service values and principles.

Candidates must also provide tax, HEHB, EACC, DCI and CRB clearances. Applications are submitted by hand delivery to the CEO, with a CV, certificates, ID and references, by 5pm on 17 November 2026.