JOB GRADE KNEST 3 – JOB REF No. DDFA/015/25
Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will
entail: –
- Overseeing the development,
implementation and review of financial and accounting policies, standards,
regulations and procedures;
- Overseeing effective financial management
to ensure adherence to applicable laws, policies and procedures;
- Spearheading the disbursement of grants,
donations or endowments made to the Fund or any other monies lent in
respect of the Fund;
- Ensuring maintenance of proper books of
accounts;
- Keeping custody of accountable documents;
- Overseeing the preparation of periodic
management and annual financial accounting reports;
- Coordinating cash planning;
- Coordinating the management of budgeting
and other financial information, which
includes coordination
and
rationalization of
estimates, annual appropriation, fund accounts, cash flow control and cost
analysis;
- Spearheading the development and
implementation of the division’s budgets, performance contracts and staff
performance appraisal;
- Ensuring compliance with principles of
good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
- Managing and developing staff in the
division.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Served for a cumulative period of ten
(10) years, four (4) of which shall be in a management position;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting option), Finance, Economics, Business
Management (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
- Masters degree in any of the following
disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting Option) Finance, Economics, Business
Administration(Accounting Option) or equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
- Passed Part III of the Certified Public
Accountants (CPA K) examination or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
- Certificate in Leadership/Governance
course from a recognized institution;
- Membership with a relevant professional
body in good standing;
- Met the requirements of Chapter six of
the Constitution; and
- Demonstrated professional and Managerial
competence in finance and accounts function as reflected in work
performance and results.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Communication skills;
- Team work;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Analytical skills;
- Time management skills;
- Organizational skills;
- Leadership skills;
- Negotiation skills;
How to Apply
For further details and
requirements for each role, please visit KNEST Plc website https://knest.go.ke/en/information-centre/careers
Successful candidates will be
required to submit the following compliance documents in accordance with
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010):
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- Clearance from the Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- Clearance from the Higher Education Loans
Board (HELB).
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance
report.
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from
the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
How to Apply
- Applicants are advised to indicate the
position and reference number on their cover letter; their current and
expected salaries;
- Each application should be accompanied
with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and
professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or
Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
- Hard or Soft-Copy applications shall be
accepted;
- Soft copy applications or online
applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: recruitment@knest.go.ke
- Hard copy applications should be
addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
KNEST Plc
P.O. Box 40092-00100
Nairobi
17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, and dropped
in the recruitment box on 17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue.
N/B:
- All applications should be received not
later than 15thDecember
2025 at 5:00 pm, EAT.
- The position
applied for with the corresponding Job Ref No. should
clearly be indicated on the envelop.
- All hard delivered applications should be
registered at the KNEST Plc reception before dropping in the recruitment
box.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
