Finance Officer Job in Kenya - Jeremiah Nyagah National Polytechnic

JNNP/F.O/2026/1: FINANCE OFFICER

Duties and responsibilities for the job

  • Prepare final accounts including quarterly and end year financial statements that reflect true and fair view of the financial position of the institution to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements.
  • Ensure proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, government circulars, letters and instructional materials to comply with statutory requirements.
  • Examine, confirm accuracy and sign payment vouchers and commit documents to ensure vouchers are fully supported with relevant and correct documentation and ensure payments are made in a timely manner for minimal disruptions to institution operations.
  • Examine, confirm accuracy and sign bank reconciliation statements ensuring proper and timely preparation.
  • Examine and confirm accuracy of all financial data of the institution transactions and routine accounting works such as balancing of cashbooks and revenue and expenditure schedules.

  • Examine and confirm accuracy of aging analysis records of accounts payables, receivables and imprest.
  • Provide technical advice to the Board of Governors and management objectively with reference to applicable statutory and other provisions on all financial matters to ensure sound and correct decision making.
  • Oversee preparation and timely submission of statutory reports i.e. SHIF, PAYE, NITA, HELB, VAT, NSSF and any other as required by the law.
  • Ensure timely preparation, submission and implementation of the institution budget to maintain accurate accounting records and preparation of management and statutory financial reports.
  • Maintain inventory of all bank accounts to monitor the liquidity status of the institution.
  • Providing effective supervision to staff in the Finance Office.
  • Any other duty that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance (Accounting option), or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • A Master’s degree in the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Finance (Accounting option) will be an added advantage.
  • CPA K and ICPAK membership and be in good standing.
  • Experience in a government institution on public finance will be an added advantage.
  • Certificate in computer proficiency for accounting packages from a recognized institution.
  • Knowledge of financial reporting guidelines in the public sector.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and practical application of IPSAS in a public sector or government institution.
  • Knowledge of public sector financial management systems; IFMIS experience will be an added advantage
  • High integrity and strong analytical skills

How to Apply

Hard copies of the application letter, Application Form, CV, Professional Certificates and other testimonials should be sent or handed delivered to the Institute on or before Friday 18th February, 2026 by 5:00 pm and addressed to:

The Chief Principal/Council Secretary
Jeremiah Nyaga National Polytechnic
P O BOX 1264 – 60100
EMBU

Please note that:

  • Jeremiah Nyaga National Polytechnic is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, youth and persons from marginalized groups and minority communities who meet the requirement of the advertised jobs are encouraged to apply.
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce Originals of their National ID, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
  • It is a criminal offence for any applicant to provide false information and document in the job application.
  • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Successful candidates will be required to provide clearances forms from KRA, DCI (Police Clearance), EACC, HELB and CRB.