Principal Finance Officer Job in Nairobi

Kenya Law Reform Commission is an independent Commission established under Kenya Law  Reform Commission Act, 2013 (No. 19 of 2013). 

The Commission serves both National and County Governments in matters of Law Reform. It is statutorily obligated to keep under review all laws of Kenya to ensure they conform to the letter and spirit of the Constitution and that such laws respect treaty obligations in relation to international instruments that constitute part of laws of Kenya. 

The Commission’s mandate is derived from paragraph 6 (b) of the 6th Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 6 (1) of KLRC Act, No. 19 of 2013 and the County Government’s Act, 2012.

The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent candidates for the following positions.
 
Principal Finance Officer
KLRC 6
 
One (1) Post 
V/NO. 1/2014
 
Salary Scale: Kshs. 48,190x2,400 – 50,590x2,550 – 53,140x2,700 – 55,840x3,000 – 58,840x3,150 - 61,990 x3,300 - 65,290 pm. [KLRC 6]

Terms of Service:
 Permanent
 
Benefits
  • House Allowance: Kshs. 24,000 p.m (Nairobi),
  • Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000 p.m.
  • Leave Allowance: Kshs. 8,000 p.a.
  • Medical cover: As applicable to KLRC Staff
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:-
  • Preparing departments/units annual budget for recurrent and development votes;
  • preparing quarterly expenditure forecast for the Commissions discussions; 
  • monitoring expenditure on projects and programmes on periodic basis; 
  • implementing proposals for raising funds; and
  • processing commitment of funds and expenditure trends.
Requirements for Appointment
 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
  • served in the grade of Senior Finance Officer or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years with proven experience;
  • Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certified Public Accountant part II ( CPA II)
  • Senior Management Course Lasting not less than four (4) weeks
  • A thorough understanding of Public Financial Management and knowledge of Government budgetary process.
Application Process
 
If you are interested in any of the positions please send two (2) copies of your application, a detailed current curriculum vitae indicating your e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials. 

You should also give names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work / academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.

Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, KLRC and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 3rd floor, Re- Insurance Plaza room 823 by latest Friday, 23rd January, 2015 as follows:

Commission Secretary
Kenya Law Reform Commission
Re- Insurance Plaza 3rd Floor
Taifa Road
P.O. Box 34999 - 00100
Nairobi

The Commission will only contact shortlisted applicants.


The KLRC is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.