Summary: Job Title: Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts

Job Details

  • Deadline: 14/08/2026
  • Company: National Legal Aid Service
  • Location: Nairobi
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: Open

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts

Date Posted: 13/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: National Legal Aid Service

Industry: Finance

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 14/08/2026

Finance Jobs, National Legal Aid Service Jobs.

Looking for a finance job in Kenya? NLAS is hiring a Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts skilled in public financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance framework execution.

REFERENCE NO. NLAS/DDFA/3/1/2026/06

Qualifications

The following are the recognized qualifications for the cadre

At least fifteen (15) years cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Finance & Account or in a comparable position in the private or public sector

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration/ Management (Finance or Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration/Management (Finance or Accounting Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) OR Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or any other relevant professional body in good standing

Certificate in Leadership Course

A valid practicing license where applicable

Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts is responsible for the following functions

Implementing financial regulations, policies and guidelines in the provision of finance and accounts services

Developing and implementing Internal Financial Controls

Maintaining accurate and complete financial record of NLAS and regularly review the financial system

Undertaking project appraisals and capital budgeting

Preparing budget proposal and cash flow projections

Implementation, monitoring and reviewing of the budget

Ensuring prudent utilization of financial resources

Conducting and facilitating training and research in the department

Preparing the financial reports, financial statement and submit to relevant stakeholders; and

Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligation and circulars.

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale

NLAS GRADE 3. Kshs. 202,875 x 19,303 – 22,2178 x 19,305 – 241,483 x 19,305 – 260,788 x 19,305 – 280,093 x 19,305 – 299,398 x 19,305 – 318,703 x 19,305 – 338,008 x 19,305 – 357,313 p.m.

How to Apply

NOTE: NLAS Grades 1, 2 & 3 are on a three-years contract basis, renewable once while the rest are on permanent and pensionable terms

Interested persons who meet the minimum criteria are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents.

National Identity card

Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates

Any supporting documents and testimonials..

Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Application Process

More detailed job descriptions for these vacancies can be accessed on our website: www.nlas.go.ke

All applications should be submitted ONLINE to

recruitment@nlas.go.ke

on or before

14th August 2026 at 5:00pm Kenyan time.

and the letter quoting the specific position and the reference number e.g., NLAS/CEO/1/1/2026/01

All application letters should be addressed to

Chief Executive Officer

National Legal Aid Service

P.O Box 45597-00100

Nairobi

Please note that HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The National Legal Aid Service is an equal opportunity employer; it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity as set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents before being issued with an offer letter

Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;v

Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau; and

Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.

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