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The right to housing is embedded in the Constitution of Kenya, which provides that every person has the right to accessible and adequate housing. With Kenya’s growing economy and one of the fastest-growing urbanisation rates in the continent, the demand for housing has never been greater.
The Affordable Housing Board is established under the Affordable Ho...
Key Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Principal Accountant will entail:
- Implementing policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines, frameworks, norms, regulations, plans, standards, and programs on accounts;
- Implementing an effective system of internal control that adheres to the Service’s policies and procedures;
- Reconciling the creditors ledger, the general ledger, and cash book accounts in conformity with the laid-down financial regulations;
- Ensuring receipts of revenue are posted timely in line with the laid down financial regulation and procedures;
- Coordinating the preparation of payment vouchers, cheque books, and cashbook records;
- Initiating domestic and foreign borrowing in accordance with existing laws;
- Coordinating fora with potential financing partners;
- Developing periodic reports on resource mobilization;
- Ensuring all payments and receipts conform to the relevant government circulars and accounting regulations;
- Maintaining the book of debtors, debt accounts, and monitoring payments;
- Ensuring accuracy of computations, appropriate charging of accounts, and monitoring of postings of payments;
- Interpreting financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices, and control and management of PAYE, VAT, and other statutory deductions;
- Responding to audit queries;
- Preparing monthly tax returns to ensure compliance with periodic tax payments, information reporting, and other statutory requirements;
- Recommending on mitigating measures for addressing risks in the department;
- Developing and implementing business continuity plans for the department.
Requirements & Qualifications
For appointment to this level, a candidate must have:
- Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Accountant or in comparable position;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (accounting or finance option), business administration (accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- CPA (K) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body, and in good standing;
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Interested and eligible candidates may access the detailed job description, specifications and experience required for the position from the AHB’s Website https://affordablehousingboard.go.ke or www.acalconsulting.co.ke/Careers. Candidates should submit their applications including the cover letter, copy of National ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed CV, indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, names of three (3) professional referees, current remuneration and daytime telephone.
Applicants MUST submit their completed application quoting the job reference “Chief Executive Officer- AHB Grade 1” and include the required attachments via E-mail ONLY to (vacancyahb@acal.co.ke ) addressed to;
THE BOARD CHAIRMAN,
AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB),
P.O BOX 27521- 00100,
NAIROBI.
The subject of the email shall read “CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER” and applications should be received at the above email address by 10th March 2026, 5p.m E.A.T
Interested and qualified? Go to
Affordable Housing Board (AHB) on careers.acalconsulting.co.ke to apply
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