Senior Accountant Job in Kenya - NLAS

NLAS is hiring a Senior Accountant skilled in public financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls evaluation.

JOB REFERENCE NO. NLAS/SA/6/1/2026/21

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • At least 6 (six) years cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Accountant I or in a comparable position in the Private or the 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;

  • Part lll of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; indigent;
  • Been a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or an Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or any other relevant professional body;
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the following functions;

  • Generating invoices for approvals;
  • Verifying amount billed as per relevant regulation;
  • Facilitate prompt delivery of sales invoices;
  • Participating in debt collection and follow up in liaison with relevant department/officers;
  • Responding to a debtor queries;
  • Reconciling and distributing debtor’s statement;
  • Maintaining file of disputed invoices;
  • Carrying out monthly bank accounts reconciliations;
  • Processing of payment vouchers including payroll payments vouchers;
  • Process of statutory deductions payments e.g. PAYE, VAT an withholding tax among others;
  • Supervising stock taking and reconciliation;
  • Verifying payments vouchers and staff imprest in accordance with the laid down financial procedures, policies and regulations;
  • Reconciling general ledger expense accounts;
  • Preparing and maintaining accurate prepayments, accruals and provision schedules;
  • Carrying out bank transfers and banking;
  • Preparing of periodic financial statement and all statutory accounts; and
  • Preparing outstanding debts and accounting reports.

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale:

NLAS GRADE 6. Ksh. 90,468 x 7,388 – 97,856 x 7,391 – 105,247 x 7,391 – 112,638 x 7,391 – 120,029 x 7,391 – 127,420 x 7,391 – 134,811 x 7,391 – 142,202 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;
  • Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau; and
  • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.