VACANCY/POST NO. NCRC/3/2/2026 Senior Assistant Director, Finance (NCRC GRADE 3) One (1) Post.

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Finance Director Job Descriptions

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Developing and reviewing financial policies and procedures to enhance internal controls;
2. Providing strategic leadership to the finance and accounts department;

• Providing advice    on     all     accounting     and     financial   matters including implications and consequences of management/business decisions;

1. Verifying and approving expenditure and payments;
2. Signing bank instructions/cheques;
3. Overseeing preparation, review and timely submission of the annual financial statements of accounts;

• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and procedures in management of financial resources;
• Ensuring the Centre’s liquidity position is appropriate and liaise with the parent ministry and treasury for release of allocated funds;

1. Reviewing of audit queries and implementing corrective actions;
2. Developing and implementing effective processes in the finance unit to ensure seamless flow of service delivery;
3. Developing short term, medium- and long-term revenue and expenditure framework;

• Ensuring compliance with various requirements of government agencies and statutory institution as set out in various circulars and legislations;
• Controlling the Centre’s finances to ensure that they are utilized in a lawful and efficient manner;

• Planning and determining cash flow needs, forecast and establish cash flow trends of the Centre;

1. Preparing the     annual      budget     execution     reports,                            quarterly            financial statements for programmes and operational budgets;

• Liaising with the parent ministry for GOK’s grants and development partner’s funding;
• Ensuring the provision of adequate financial resources for the Centre’s

program and activities; and

• Managing performance, training and mentorship of

Finance Director Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

1. Cumulative service period of Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Finance and accounts or in a comparable position;
2. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -, business administration, finance, commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines in Commerce (accounting or finance option), business management (accounting or finance option), economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

1. Passed part III of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA K;)
2. Registered with relevant professional body such as Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) Kenya, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
3. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

• Proficiency in computer applications skills; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and

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How to Apply

Interested applicants for these positions shall apply through NCRC recruitment portal which is accessible through recruitment.crimeresearch.go.ke. All applications should reach the Centre on or before 2nd March 2026 latest by

5.00 PM. East African Time, for more information visit the Centre’s website www.crimeresearch.go.ke

The        Successful           candidates          will         be           required               to           submit   the               following documents;

1. a) Certificate of clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
2. b) Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. c) Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. d) Duly filled and stamped self declaration/ clearance form from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)

The  self  declaration  form,  Ethics  and  Anti-Corruption  Commission  (EACC) should indicate the position for which declaration is being submitted.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and invited for interview.

Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Persons abled differently, the marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.