Assistant Director, Finance & Accounts
2026-05-20T17:35:49+00:00
Kenya National Commission Human Rights
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management, Accounting & Finance, Civil & Government, Social Services & Nonprofit
2026-06-02T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles
Responsibilities or duties
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and oversee the planning of the unit’s work in accordance with the strategic goals of the commission.
- Develop the unit’s strategies and policies in support of the implementation of the Commission’s strategic plan.
- Provide strategic guidance to the Commission to ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Regulations, The National Treasury Circulars and other Government financial regulations, guidelines and policies.
- Assisting in formulating the Commission’s financial and accounting policies, implementing and reviewing the Commission’s financial and accounting policies, standards guidelines and procedures.
- Advising the Commission on financial matters and accounting matters.
- Ensuring prudent management and utilization of the Commission’s financial, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
- Ensuring adherence to the commission’s budgetary allocation.
- Ensuring adherence to financial management guidelines, systems, standards and procedures
- Analysing and advising on revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and futures revenues.
- Planning and budgeting for the division.
- Managing staff performance, building capacity, mentoring, coaching and development of staff.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Develop and update the finance and accounts manual and standard procedures.
- Review budget performance and explain variances sighted for the commission’s accountability measures.
- Providing technical support in negotiations on resource mobilization /Fundraising
- Preparation of the commission’s statutory monthly, quarterly, annual and special financial reports and plans for donors, statutory bodies and Commissioners.
- Advise management and commissioners on financial matters to gain approval on planned budgetary requests from The National Treasury and Donors.
- Authorize all payments, purchase requisitions and imprest warrants for all divisions in line with institutional budget allocations.
- Assist in Preparation the commission’s annual and supplementary budget estimates and donor budgets to be presented to the commissioners for approval.
- Provide finance forecast and budget support to the management of the commission to manage finances and anticipate revenue projections in all areas.
- Develop Institutional Cash plan and trend analysis for cash flow management and decision making.
- Reviewing and analysing periodic financial reports obtained from regional offices
- Develop Divisional budget and work plan to aid operation.
- Monitor the Commissions’ adherence to the Public Finance Management Acts (PFMA), 2012 and Regulations, 2015.
- Provide technical support to Budget Implementation Committee, Finance and Administration Committee and the Procurement Committees.
- Coordinate external audits and respond to audit queries and the other financial reviews by external and internal parties as a control measure for the preservation of institutional integrity and implementation of audit recommendations on financial management.
- Coordinate the accounts practices of the commission for reconciliation of IFMIS ledgers, Accounting Software such as SagePastel, manual cashbooks and bank records.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Academic qualifications
- Master’s Degree in any of the following; Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy or equivalent from a recognized institution with five years OR
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option), Business Management (Accounting or Finance option), Economics, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K and must be registered member in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
- Certificate in Strategic/Leadership Management skills from a recognized institution lasting not less than four weeks from Kenya school of government of its equivalent.
Experience needed
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Seven (7) years with a Bachelor’s Degree or Five (5) years with a Master’s Degree
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills
- Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
- Good Analytical skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Strategic thinking and execution of strategies
- Knowledge of the relevant legal, regulatory and Constitutional provision that relate to the Public Financial Management
- Computer skills, with working knowledge of IFMIS and Accounting software such as Sage Pastel Evolution
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Be a Team Player
- Ability to manage risk
- Ability to work under pressure and sometimes for long hours.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
- Responsible for approval of payments in line with the Public Finance Management Act and Regulations.
- Aids on the Finance and Accounts Division Budget Implementation.
- Aids in managing the Finance and Accounts Division Budget.
- Ensure that all payments are processed and paid on time.
- Assists in cash flow management.
Financial Risk Management
Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Computer
- Laptop
- Desk
- Telephone
Decision Making / Job Influence
Strategic
- Developing, implementing and reviewing the Commission’s accounting and financial strategies.
Managerial
- Developing, implementing and reviewing the Commission’s standards, guidelines and procedures.
Financial
- Advising the Commission on Financial and Accounting matters.
- Ensure that the Commission has sound cash flow position.
Analytical
- Performing periodic review and analysis of budgets and financial reports.
Operational
- Conduct appraisal for staff in the finance division
- Write letters to the National Treasury and Development partners
Working Conditions
The job holder has normal office facilities which includes own office with desk to, access to a telephone line to communicate with the outside world, stable internet. This will enable job holder advise internal and external clients on policy issues in a conducive atmosphere.
The job holder will be required to optimize balancing between strategic, operational, supervisory and administrative decisions with tight timeframe.
* Conceptualize and oversee the planning of the unit’s work in accordance with the strategic goals of the commission. * Develop the unit’s strategies and policies in support of the implementation of the Commission’s strategic plan. * Provide strategic guidance to the Commission to ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Regulations, The National Treasury Circulars and other Government financial regulations, guidelines and policies. * Assisting in formulating the Commission’s financial and accounting policies, implementing and reviewing the Commission’s financial and accounting policies, standards guidelines and procedures. * Advising the Commission on financial matters and accounting matters. * Ensuring prudent management and utilization of the Commission’s financial, regulations, guidelines and procedures. * Ensuring adherence to the commission’s budgetary allocation. * Ensuring adherence to financial management guidelines, systems, standards and procedures * Analysing and advising on revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and futures revenues. * Planning and budgeting for the division. * Managing staff performance, building capacity, mentoring, coaching and development of staff. * Develop and update the finance and accounts manual and standard procedures. * Review budget performance and explain variances sighted for the commission’s accountability measures. * Providing technical support in negotiations on resource mobilization /Fundraising * Preparation of the commission’s statutory monthly, quarterly, annual and special financial reports and plans for donors, statutory bodies and Commissioners. * Advise management and commissioners on financial matters to gain approval on planned budgetary requests from The National Treasury and Donors. * Authorize all payments, purchase requisitions and imprest warrants for all divisions in line with institutional budget allocations. * Assist in Preparation the commission’s annual and supplementary budget estimates and donor budgets to be presented to the commissioners for approval. * Provide finance forecast and budget support to the management of the commission to manage finances and anticipate revenue projections in all areas. * Develop Institutional Cash plan and trend analysis for cash flow management and decision making. * Reviewing and analysing periodic financial reports obtained from regional offices * Develop Divisional budget and work plan to aid operation. * Monitor the Commissions’ adherence to the Public Finance Management Acts (PFMA), 2012 and Regulations, 2015. * Provide technical support to Budget Implementation Committee, Finance and Administration Committee and the Procurement Committees. * Coordinate external audits and respond to audit queries and the other financial reviews by external and internal parties as a control measure for the preservation of institutional integrity and implementation of audit recommendations on financial management. * Coordinate the accounts practices of the commission for reconciliation of IFMIS ledgers, Accounting Software such as SagePastel, manual cashbooks and bank records.
* Ability to build and lead cohesive teams * Good Analytical skills * Demonstrable leadership skills * Strategic thinking and execution of strategies * Knowledge of the relevant legal, regulatory and Constitutional provision that relate to the Public Financial Management * Computer skills, with working knowledge of IFMIS and Accounting software such as Sage Pastel Evolution * Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills * Ability to manage risk * Ability to work under pressure and sometimes for long hours.
* Master’s Degree in any of the following; Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy or equivalent from a recognized institution with five years OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option), Business Management (Accounting or Finance option), Economics, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution * Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K and must be registered member in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). * Certificate in Strategic/Leadership Management skills from a recognized institution lasting not less than four weeks from Kenya school of government of its equivalent.
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Assistant Director, Finance & Accounts
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Civil & Government, Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
Kenya National Commission Human Rights
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 2 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles
Responsibilities or duties
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and oversee the planning of the unit’s work in accordance with the strategic goals of the commission.
- Develop the unit’s strategies and policies in support of the implementation of the Commission’s strategic plan.
- Provide strategic guidance to the Commission to ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Regulations, The National Treasury Circulars and other Government financial regulations, guidelines and policies.
- Assisting in formulating the Commission’s financial and accounting policies, implementing and reviewing the Commission’s financial and accounting policies, standards guidelines and procedures.
- Advising the Commission on financial matters and accounting matters.
- Ensuring prudent management and utilization of the Commission’s financial, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
- Ensuring adherence to the commission’s budgetary allocation.
- Ensuring adherence to financial management guidelines, systems, standards and procedures
- Analysing and advising on revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and futures revenues.
- Planning and budgeting for the division.
- Managing staff performance, building capacity, mentoring, coaching and development of staff.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Develop and update the finance and accounts manual and standard procedures.
- Review budget performance and explain variances sighted for the commission’s accountability measures.
- Providing technical support in negotiations on resource mobilization /Fundraising
- Preparation of the commission’s statutory monthly, quarterly, annual and special financial reports and plans for donors, statutory bodies and Commissioners.
- Advise management and commissioners on financial matters to gain approval on planned budgetary requests from The National Treasury and Donors.
- Authorize all payments, purchase requisitions and imprest warrants for all divisions in line with institutional budget allocations.
- Assist in Preparation the commission’s annual and supplementary budget estimates and donor budgets to be presented to the commissioners for approval.
- Provide finance forecast and budget support to the management of the commission to manage finances and anticipate revenue projections in all areas.
- Develop Institutional Cash plan and trend analysis for cash flow management and decision making.
- Reviewing and analysing periodic financial reports obtained from regional offices
- Develop Divisional budget and work plan to aid operation.
- Monitor the Commissions’ adherence to the Public Finance Management Acts (PFMA), 2012 and Regulations, 2015.
- Provide technical support to Budget Implementation Committee, Finance and Administration Committee and the Procurement Committees.
- Coordinate external audits and respond to audit queries and the other financial reviews by external and internal parties as a control measure for the preservation of institutional integrity and implementation of audit recommendations on financial management.
- Coordinate the accounts practices of the commission for reconciliation of IFMIS ledgers, Accounting Software such as SagePastel, manual cashbooks and bank records.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Academic qualifications
- Master’s Degree in any of the following; Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy or equivalent from a recognized institution with five years OR
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option), Business Management (Accounting or Finance option), Economics, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K and must be registered member in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
- Certificate in Strategic/Leadership Management skills from a recognized institution lasting not less than four weeks from Kenya school of government of its equivalent.
Experience needed
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Seven (7) years with a Bachelor’s Degree or Five (5) years with a Master’s Degree
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills
- Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
- Good Analytical skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Strategic thinking and execution of strategies
- Knowledge of the relevant legal, regulatory and Constitutional provision that relate to the Public Financial Management
- Computer skills, with working knowledge of IFMIS and Accounting software such as Sage Pastel Evolution
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Be a Team Player
- Ability to manage risk
- Ability to work under pressure and sometimes for long hours.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
- Responsible for approval of payments in line with the Public Finance Management Act and Regulations.
- Aids on the Finance and Accounts Division Budget Implementation.
- Aids in managing the Finance and Accounts Division Budget.
- Ensure that all payments are processed and paid on time.
- Assists in cash flow management.
Financial Risk Management
Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Computer
- Laptop
- Desk
- Telephone
Decision Making / Job Influence
Strategic
- Developing, implementing and reviewing the Commission’s accounting and financial strategies.
Managerial
- Developing, implementing and reviewing the Commission’s standards, guidelines and procedures.
Financial
- Advising the Commission on Financial and Accounting matters.
- Ensure that the Commission has sound cash flow position.
Analytical
- Performing periodic review and analysis of budgets and financial reports.
Operational
- Conduct appraisal for staff in the finance division
- Write letters to the National Treasury and Development partners
Working Conditions
The job holder has normal office facilities which includes own office with desk to, access to a telephone line to communicate with the outside world, stable internet. This will enable job holder advise internal and external clients on policy issues in a conducive atmosphere.
The job holder will be required to optimize balancing between strategic, operational, supervisory and administrative decisions with tight timeframe.
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Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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