Director, Finance and Accounts

Role Overview

The Director, Finance and Accounts is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic management, coordination, and administration of all accounting activities within the Meru County Revenue Board. The role involves providing expert financial advice to the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring compliance with national and county financial regulations, and overseeing the preparation of comprehensive financial reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Coordination: Organize and administer all accounting activities within the department, serving as a key liaison between the department and the CEO.
• Advisory Services: Provide high-level advice to the CEO and stakeholders on all financial and accounting matters.
• Compliance & Implementation: Ensure accurate interpretation and implementation of financial regulations, treasury circulars, and standard operating procedures.
• Internal Controls: Develop and enhance supplementary financial regulations to strengthen internal controls established by standard treasury procedures.
• Reporting & Accuracy: Maintain accurate accounting records and provide timely management and statutory financial reports in strict conformity with the law.
• Committee Participation: Actively participate in various board committees, including Tender, Planning, Audit, and Training committees.
• Financial Oversight: Authorize payments, sign cheques, manage signatories, and set appropriate limits for bank accounts.
• Asset Management: Ensure the safe custody of all government assets and financial records.
• Legal Representation: Represent the department and attend Public Accounts Committee hearings.
• Staff Management: Oversee the supervision, training, development, and deployment of accounting staff.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience: At least twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, with a minimum of three (3) years as a Deputy Director of Finance and Accounts or equivalent, and at least two (2) years at a Senior Management level.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • Master’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Professional Certification: CPA Part III or its equivalent qualification.
• Professional Membership: Active membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body in good standing.
• Leadership Training: Completion of a Strategic Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Ethics: Full compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution regarding leadership and integrity.
• Performance: Demonstrated competence in work performance.

How to Apply

Applications should be clearly addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and submitted by email, post, courier, or hand delivery. Ensure all relevant supporting documents are included.

Email Applications: Send to: hr.revenue@meru.go.ke

Postal/Courier or Hand Delivery: Address to: The Chief Executive Officer Meru County Revenue Board P.O. Box 3246–60200 Meru

Hand-delivered applications should be dropped at the Meru County Revenue Board offices located at Makutano along the Meru–Maua Highway. All applications must reach the above address on or before Wednesday, 4th March 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (East African Time).