Accountant at Institute of Certified Secretaries
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
Faith-Based Sector Governance & Leadership Engagement Intern
- Position
Title: Faith-Based Sector Governance & Leadership Engagement
Intern
- Duration:
6–12 Months (Project-Based)
Role Purpose
To support the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) in
strengthening governance and leadership capacity within the faith-based sector
through research, stakeholder engagement, development of governance tools,
training support, and taskforce coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Knowledge Support
- Assist
in gathering and analysing governance-related information on faith-based
institutions.
- Support
the development of briefs, case studies, and knowledge materials.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Maintain
databases of churches, denominations, and faith networks.
- Support
communication, scheduling, and documentation of taskforce activities.
Governance Tools Development
- Assist
in drafting sector-specific governance codes, templates, and assessment
tools.
- Support
validation meetings and stakeholder consultations.
Training & Capacity Building
- Prepare
training materials and logistics for clergy and institutional leaders.
- Support
the delivery of workshops and collect participant feedback.
Communication & Administrative Support
- Draft
letters, reports, presentations, and engagement summaries.
- Maintain
organised project files, trackers, and documentation.
Qualifications
- A
Certified Secretary (CS) or an active CS student with strong governance
grounding.
- Preferably
a GEMIP graduate.
- Experience
or involvement with faith-based institutions is strongly preferred.
- Strong
communication, writing, research, and organisational skills.
- High
integrity, professionalism, and ability to work independently.
How to Apply
Submit your CV to jobs@ics.ke with the subject
line: “Programs Intern (Faith-Based Sector)”
Application Deadline: 17th December 2025