Assistant Director, Accounts Job KEMSA

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Reporting to the Director, Finance and Accounts
TERMS OF SERVICE: Permanent and Pensionable
BASIC SALARY: As per scale.

Purpose Statement;

To provide strategic leadership and oversight in the management of accounting functions by ensuring effective financial control, compliance with statutory requirements, and adherence to sound accounting principles, policies, and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines, frameworks, norms, regulations, plans, standards and programs on accounts;
• Interpreting financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices, and control and management of PAYE, VAT, and other statutory deductions;
• Implementing an effective system of internal control that adheres to the Authority’s
• policies and procedures;
• Coordinating reconciliation of creditors ledger, general ledger, and cash book accounts in conformity with the laid down financial regulations;
• Ensuring receipts of revenue are posted timely in line with laid down financial regulation
• and procedures;
• Coordinating the preparation of payment vouchers, cheque books, and cashbook records;
• Ensuring all payments and receipts conform to relevant government circulars and accounting regulations;
• Maintaining book of debtors, debt accounts and monitoring payments;
• Ensuring accuracy of computations, appropriate charging of accounts, and monitoring of postings of payments;
• Responding to audit queries;
• Ensuring filing of monthly tax returns to ensure compliance with periodic tax payments, information reporting, and other statutory requirements;
• Recommending on mitigating measures for addressing risks in the department;
• Developing and implementing business continuity plans for the department;
• Implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the department;
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Developing and implementing the department’s strategic plans, budgets and performance contract; and
• Mentoring and coaching staff in the department.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Finance Officer/Accountant, or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Business Finance & Banking, Economics, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification from an accredited examination body;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or ACCA Member in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Successful candidates will be required to satisfy the following requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Valid Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Valid Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Current report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau.

Those interested and who meet the above requirements are invited to apply for the position. Applications, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates, should be submitted through the online portal not later than 22nd April 2026, 5.00 P.M. EAT.

‘The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity and Gender Equality’.

People living with Disability and from Marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

KEMSA does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.