Principal Finance Officer Job NLAS

JOB REFERENCE NO. NLAS/PFO/5/1/2026/14

Finance Jobs. National Legal Aid Service Jobs. Looking for a finance job in Kenya? National Legal Aid Service is recruiting a Principal Finance Officer position. The salary for the role is Ksh 128,570 – 203,855 monthly. Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and CPA/ACCA certification is required.

Qualifications.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• At least Six (9) years cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Finance Officer or in comparable position in the Private or the Public sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Registered with relevant professional body such as Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent;
• Certificate in Management Course
• Shown merits and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Principal Finance Officer is responsible for the following functions;

• Monitoring expenditure on projects and programmes periodically;
• Implementing proposals for raising funds;
• Processing commitment of funds and expenditure trends;
• Controlling expenditure commitment in NLAS;
• Assisting the department in the costing of programmes;
• Incorporating the department’s inputs into the budget process;
• Ensuring timely adjustment of work plans commensurate with the resources voted in the budget;
• Monitoring expenditures based on approved budgets;
•  Application of sound principles, systems and techniques in accounting for finance, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs;
• Analyzing Appropriation in Aid (A-in-A) reports on quarterly basis;
• Responding to all audit queries raised by both internal and external auditors;
• Coordinating preparations of cash flow projections;
• Participating in developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;
• Maintaining an inventory on all bank accounts of NLAS and their approved signatories, authorizing payments, sign cheques and identify suitable cheques signatories as appropriate;
• Reviewing final accounts prepared within time frame provided by legislation;
• Preparing quarterly financial management report; and
• Recourse mobilization and management of Legal Aid Fund.

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale:

• NLAS GRADE 5. 128,570 x 10,755 – 139,325 x 10,755 – 150,080 x 10,755 – 160,835 x
• 10,755 – 171,590 x 10,755 – 182,345 x 10,755 – 193,100 x 10,755 – 203,855 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.