Senior Accountant at The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Title : Senior Accountant
Advert No : NQCL NO. 22/2026
Terms of Service: Contract (1 Year)
Position Level: NQCL 6
No. of positions: 1

(a) Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Implementing financial regulations, policies,strategies and plans;
ii. Preparing budgets;
iii. Implementing Budgetary and expenditure control;
iv. Maintaining books of accounts and financial records;
v. Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
vi. Verifying bank reconciliation statements;
vii. Implementing internal financial controls;
viii. Preparing financial reports and statements;
ix. Maintaining accurate and complete financial records of the Laboratory;
x. Authorizing payments and claims within set limits as approved;
xi. Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligation and circulars;
xii. Verifying records relating to Government grants and other donor funds;
xiii. Monitoring of statutory deductions and remittance;
xiv. Analysing and reporting on revenue collected to management;
xv. Maintaining financial records for projects and programs;
xvi. Identifying, analysing and managing of financial risk control in the Laboratory;
xvii. Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
xviii. Monitoring petty cash; and
xix. Preparing quarterly financial management reports.

(b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Cumulative service period of six (6) years, relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Accountant I or in a comparable position;
ii. Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
iii. PartIII of the Certified Public Accountants(CPA K) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
iv. Registered with relevant professional body such as the Institute of Public Accountants (ICPAK) Kenya, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent;
v. Management course from a recognized Institution; and
vi. Proficiency in Computer application.

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
Successful candidates shall be placed on contract for a period of one (1) year. Other terms and conditions of service shall be guided by the provisions of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) approved Human Resource Instruments.

Details of the positions are available at: https://nqcl.go.ke

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must adhere to the following application instructions. Submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications as outlined below.

Required Documents:
1. Copy of National Identification Card
2. Duly signed application letter
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

NOTE
NQCL is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion for qualified applicants from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities. Submission Guidelines: - Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied
for.

Deliver to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory
University of Nairobi
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 29726 – 00100
NAIROBI

Soft copy applications must be sent via email to: hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.
Applications must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.