Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts Job NCI-K

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Job Purpose

To ensure prudent management of financial resources by implementing accounting policies, systems and procedures as well as preparation of accounting and financial management information necessary to meet internal and statutory reporting requirements for control and accountability of resources allocated for the institute.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and procedures in management of financial resources;
• Ensuring the Institute’s liquidity position is appropriate and liaise with the Parent Ministry and Treasury for release of allocated funds;
• Reviewing of audit queries and implementing corrective actions;
• Developing and implementing effective processes in the finance unit to ensure seamless flow of service delivery;
• Developing short term, medium and long-term revenue and expenditure framework;
• Ensuring compliance with various requirements of government Agencies and statutory institutions as set out in various circulars and legislations;
• Controlling the Institute’s Finances to ensure that they are utilized in a lawful and efficient manner;
• Planning and determining cash flow needs, forecast and establish cash flow trends of the Institute;
• Preparing the annual budget execution reports, quarterly financial statements for program and operational budgets;
• Liaising with the parent Ministry for GOK’s Grants and development partners’ funding;
• Ensuring the provision of adequate financial resources for the Institute’s program and activities;
• Managing performance, training and mentorship of staff;
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Finance/ Accounts or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA K);
• Registration with a professional body such as CPA, ACCA from a recognized institution;
• Membership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications to:

Chief Executive Officer
National Cancer Institute of Kenya
SHA Building- Parking Complex 5th Floor
P.O Box 27437-00100
NAIROBI

As to reach the Institute on or before 11th May, 2026, 5:00 pm East African time.

Details of the application can be accessed through ncikenya.go.ke/work-with-us/#jobs.

Please submit your applications through recruitment@ncikenya.go.ke. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.