Principal Accountant Job NLAS

Job Title: Principal Accountant

Date Posted: 13/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: National Legal Aid Service

Industry: Accounting

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 14/08/2026

Summary:

Accounting Jobs, National Legal Aid Service Jobs.

Looking for an accounting job in Kenya? NLAS is hiring a Principal Accountant skilled in public financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance framework execution.

**JOB REFERENCE NO.

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 of Payments and claims within set limits as approved; and
• Ensuring maintenance of proper books of accounts;

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale:

NLAS GRADE 5. Ksh 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.

How to Apply

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

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 recruitment@nlas.go.ke on or before 14th August 2026 at 5:00pm Kenyan time.
• and the letter quoting 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.

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;v
• Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau; and
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.