Principal Accountant

Job Title: Principal Accountant

Job Reference: NLAS/PA/5/1/2026/16

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least nine (9) years’ cumulative work experience, three (3) years of which must have been at the grade of Senior Accountant or in a comparable position in the Private or Public sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance/Accounting Option), Economics, Business Administration/Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Been a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ACCA) or any other relevant professional body in good standing;
• Certificate in Management Course;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Principal Accountant is responsible for the following functions:

• Processing payments;
• Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
• Applying sound principles, systems and techniques in accounting for finances, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs;
• Accounting for special funds, programmes and projects funds;
• Verifying financial reports;
• Verifying bank reconciliation statements;
• Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
• Authorizing payments and claims within set limits as approved;
• Verifying and receipting of all monies due and payable to NLAS;
• Analysing and reporting on revenue collected to Management;
• Ensuring safe custody of accountable documents;
• Preparing quarterly financial management reports;
• Authorizing payments and claims within set limits as approved;
• Ensuring maintenance of proper books of accounts.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale: NLAS GRADE 5. Ksh 128,570 x 10,755 – 139,325 x 10,755 – 150,080 x 10,755 – 160,835 x 10,755 – 171,590 x 10,755 – 182,345 x 10,755 – 193,100 x 10,755 – 203,855 p.m.

Terms of Service

NLAS Grades 1, 2 & 3 are on a three-year contract basis, renewable once while the rest are on permanent and pensionable terms.

Application Requirements

Interested persons who meet the minimum criteria are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents:

• National Identity card;
• Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates;
• Any supporting documents and testimonials;
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees.

Application Process

More detailed job descriptions for these vacancies can be accessed on our website: www.nlas.go.ke

All applications should be submitted ONLINE to [email protected] on or before 14th August 2026 at 5:00pm Kenyan time. The letter must quote the specific position and the reference number, e.g., NLAS/CEO/1/1/2026/01.

All application letters should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer,
National Legal Aid Service,
P.O Box 45597-00100
Nairobi

Please note that HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Important Notes

The National Legal Aid Service is an equal opportunity employer; it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity as set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents before being issued with an offer letter:

• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau;
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.