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Assistant Director Finance and Accounts
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman)
Nairobi·Masters·Closed
At a glance
Senior finance leadership role at the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman), overseeing all financial operations, budgeting, statutory reporting, and compliance for this constitutional commission. Requires a Masters degree in Finance or Business Administration, CPA(K), ICPAK membership, and at least 4 years service at Chief Finance Officer or Chief Accountant grade. A mandatory 4-week leadership/management course is also required — candidates who haven't completed one should factor this into their preparation.
SectorFinance
GradeCAJ 3
ReferenceCAJ/JOB/001/05/2026
Deadline2026-06-09
Posts1
About
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) is a constitutional commission that investigates maladministration in public sector institutions. The Assistant Director Finance and Accounts leads the finance function, advising the Commission on financial matters and overseeing accounting, budgeting, statutory reporting, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
•Advising the Commission on all financial and accounting matters
•Verifying financial management and budget performance
•Overseeing the preparation and submission of statutory returns
•Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations and statutory requirements
•Overseeing the design and financial aspects for all donor agreements
•Ensuring preparation of accurate, complete and timely statutory annual reports including monthly management accounts
•Coordinating the rationalization of estimates, annual appropriation and special fund accounts, cash flow control and cost analysis
•Ensuring management of staff performance and capacity building of the finance and accounts personnel
Requirements
✓Served in the grade of Chief Finance Officer or Chief Accountant or an equivalent for a minimum period of four (4) years
✓Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance option), Business Management (Finance option), Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
✓Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Business Administration (Finance option), Business Management (Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
✓Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
✓Certificate in Leadership/Corporate Management lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
✓Valid Registration with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body
✓Met the provision of Chapter six of the Constitution
✓Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results
CHAPTER SIX
This role requires Chapter Six compliance — proof is only needed once you're offered the job, not at application time.
How to Apply
Apply through the CAJ E-recruitment portal accessible via www.ombudsman.go.ke by 9th June 2026 at 5.00p.m.