Job Purpose:

Responsible for all matters relating to efficient and effective utilization of the Authority’s financial resources by implementing accounting policies, systems and procedures; and report on financial performance of an organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Providing overall leadership over the Finance and Accounting department;
• Spearheading the formulation and periodic of financial management and accounting policies and procedures;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of a dynamic finance strategy;
• Providing leadership in the preparation of responses to audit queries, Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Public Investment Committee (PIC) inquiries;
• Providing leadership in the development and absorption of the Authority’s budget;
• Providing oversight leadership over the Authority’s financial management and operations;
• Providing leadership in the preparation of accurate and timely financial and management accounts and reports;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of internal financial control systems;
• Providing leadership in monitoring commitment and expenditure of programs and projects to ensure they are within the budgetary provisions;
• Coordinating consolidation of resources mobilized and update of records. 

Operational Responsibilities:

• Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Authority’s financial resources;
• Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS, IFRS and ISO Standards and other legal and regulatory policies;
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the corporation financial risk profile;
• Advising on expenditure trends and projections to ensure controls;

Job Requirements:

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, from a recognized institutionCertified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
• Computer literacy.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, 4 years in a senior finance leadership role

Other Qualifications:

• Professional membership in good standing;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Computer literacy with emphasis on Financial Management Information Systems;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Analytical skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Public speaking skills
• Innovative skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Teamwork skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Effective communication skills

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to apply to the below address. The application should indicate Job Ref. No. on both the application and envelope and should include current detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating email address, telephone contacts and three (3) professional referees; copies of academic and professional certificates, relevant testimonials and the National Identity Card.

The Chief Executive Officer,

National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse,

NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 18th Floor,

P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO,

NAIROBI.

MODE OF APPLICATION

• Applicants whose background and competencies match the requirements of the job are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), a copy of the National Identity Card, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts and other relevant testimonials either via email to careers@nacada.go.ke or hard copy to the above address.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Applications must be received by Monday 6th October 2025 at 5.00 p.m. East Africa Time.
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES shall be contacted.
• Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
• Successful candidates shall be required to comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.