Job Description Summary

We are seeking an Accountant to lead the Institute’s Accounting function. The ideal candidate will oversee the entire accounting cycle, ensure regulatory compliance, provide strategic financial insights, and lead the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the management and the Council.

Key Result Areas

• Financial reporting, forecasting, and financial records management.
• Budget preparation, monitoring, variance analysis, and financial planning.
• Revenue, receivables, credit control, and cash flow management.
• Financial accounting systems management and operational efficiency.
• Internal controls, including accounting, payroll, asset safeguarding, and tax compliance.
• Financial analysis, advisory, and decision-support reporting.
• Audit coordination, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and continuous improvement of financial procedures.

Job Specification/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized university, with a master’s degree as an added advantage.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and member of ICPAK in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience, preferably in the public sector or in a professional membership organization.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel skills and computerized accounting systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central),
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

• Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications comprising strictly and only of the following documents:
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);
  • A cover letter outlining suitability for the role; and
  • Contacts of at least three (3) professional referees.
• No other documents should be submitted at the application stage.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates, evidence of good standing, compliance clearance documents from relevant authorities (including EACC, HELB, KRA, among others), as well as identification documents (National ID/Passport), shall only be required from shortlisted candidates and should therefore not be attached to the initial application.

Applications should be sent via email to jobs@ics.ke with the subject line “Application for Accountant Position”. And addressed to

Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Certified Secretaries
Kilimanjaro Road|Upper Hill
P. O. Box 46935-00100| Nairobi|Kenya

Closing Date: All applications must be received on or before 30th April 2026 at 5:00 PM (EAT).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Institute of Certified Secretaries is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to integrity, transparency, and merit-based recruitment. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification