Assistant Director Finance Job NCRC

Assistant Director Finance Job

VACANCY/POST NO. NCRC/2/8/2025 Assistant Director Finance (NCRC3) One (1) Post

The officer at this level will report to the Director/CEO. The appointment to this grade shall be on Five (5) years contract renewable subject to performance and retirement age. The officer at this level will report to the Director/CEO.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Providing leadership and managing talent in the Department;
• Coordinating the preparation of financial reports, interpreting financial statements and making recommendations;
• Reviewing financial systems proposed and making recommendations for management consideration;
• Reviewing investment strategies and making recommendations for management action;
• Reviewing and evaluating cost rationalization opportunities;
• Liaising with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of the Centre’s finances
• Monitoring compliance with financial requirements;
• Supervising the maintenance of financial records and ensuring safe custody of Centre’s financial assets;
• Supervising treasury management;
• Supervising the preparation of budget estimates and monitoring compliance with approved budget;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of departmental work plans, budgets and timely reports for the Department;
• Overseeing review and development of quality management system and implementation of quality management systems audit recommendations; and
• Undertaking risk mitigation in the Department.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, of which five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines in Commerce (accounting or finance option), business administration (accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – finance, accounting, business administration, commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Skills and competencies

• Leadership skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal relationship skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
• Excellent administrative capabilities.

How to Apply

Interested applicants for this position must submit duly filled NCRC job application form, from NCRC website through www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ detailed CV, copies of academic certificates and other testimonials.

The Successful candidates will be required to submit the following documents;

• Certificate of clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Duly filled and stamped self declaration/ clearance form from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)

The self declaration form, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) should indicate the Principal Research Officer as the position for which declaration is being submitted.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and invited for interview

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are advised to visit the Centre website www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ and apply online as guided.

All applications should reach the Centre on or before 25th August, 2025 latest by 5.00 PM. East African Time

The Director/CEO
National Crime Research Centre
ACK Garden Annex, 1st Ngong Avenue, off Bishops Road
P. O. Box 21180-00100 NAIROBI

Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Persons abled differently, the marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.