Principal Accountant

Hiring organisations Expand Recruitment Services

⌖ Nairobi, Kenya◷ Full-time◫ On-site▣ Accounting
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Closing 13 Nov 2026
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Job particulars

Job title
Principal Accountant
Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Employment type
Full-time
Work arrangement
On-site
Industry
Accounting
Level
Management
Experience
9+ years
Posted
30 Oct 2026
Closing date
13 Nov 2026

Key responsibilities

  • Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:.
  • Developing and implementing financial regulations, policies, strategies and plans; Preparing and reviewing budgets;.
  • Implementing Budgetary and expenditure control; Maintaining books of accounts and financial records;.
  • Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets; Verifying bank reconciliation statements;.
  • Developing and implementing internal financial controls; Preparing financial and management reports and statements;.
  • Maintaining accurate and complete financial record of the college; Authorizing payments and claims within set limits as approved;.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligation and circulars; Managing financial risk control in the college;.
  • Liaising with administration to manage and maintain the college asset register; Liaising with internal and external auditors and responding to audit queries;.
  • Verifying records relating to Government grants and other donor funds; Monitoring of statutory deductions and remittance;.
  • Maintaining financial records for projects and programs; Identifying, analysing and managing of financial risk control in the college;.
  • Monitoring, analysing and reporting on revenue collection and expenditure based on approved budgets; monitoring petty cash; and preparing periodic financial management reports.

Candidate requirements

  • For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:.
  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Senior Accountant, Senior Finance Officer or in a comparable position;.
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance option), or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;.
  • Part III Certified Public Accountant (CPA – K) by Kenya Accountants and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or equivalent qualification from an accredited examination body;.
  • Registered with the Institute of Public Accountants (ICPAK) or Kenya, Association of Chartered certified accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent and in good standing;.
  • Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;.
  • Proficiency in Computer application; and.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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