Finance Officer Job at Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Finance Officer Job at Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Location: Machakos, Kenya

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Master’s Degree in Finance/Commerce or Membership of ICPAK

Experience: Minimum 5 Years

Category: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Company: Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Posted: August 25, 2026

Deadline: September 10, 2026

Salary: KSh 50,610 – KSh 98,478 per month

Job Overview

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind is seeking a qualified and experienced Finance Officer to join its team in Machakos. The successful candidate will support the institution’s financial management functions, including budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, financial analysis, internal controls and compliance with applicable public-sector financial regulations.

The position requires an experienced finance professional with a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role. Candidates should have strong knowledge of IPSAS reporting, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), financial modelling, accounting systems and internal auditing controls.

The Finance Officer will contribute to the effective planning, management and utilization of institutional financial resources while ensuring that financial transactions and reports are accurate, properly documented and compliant with relevant requirements.

About Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind is a Government Technical Training Institution located within Machakos Municipality, near the National Cereals and Produce Board depot along Konza Road.

The institution was established in 1958 to provide technical and craft skills to persons who were maimed by war. It was initially sponsored by the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind and the Kenya Society for the Blind. The institution has continued to provide technical and vocational training while supporting learners with visual disabilities.

As a government technical training institution, the organization requires effective financial planning, accountability, reporting and control to support its educational and administrative activities.

Job Goal

The main goal of the Finance Officer is to support sound financial management within the institution by ensuring that financial resources are properly planned, recorded, controlled and reported.

The successful candidate will provide financial information to support management decision-making while ensuring compliance with IPSAS, PFMA requirements, institutional policies and other applicable laws and regulations.

The position also involves strengthening internal financial controls, supporting budgeting processes, assisting with audits and providing financial guidance to relevant departments.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance Officer will be responsible for a range of financial management and accounting functions, including:

Supporting the preparation and implementation of institutional budgets.

Monitoring expenditure against approved budgets and financial plans.

Preparing and reviewing financial reports and accounting records.

Applying IPSAS requirements in financial reporting and accounting activities.

Ensuring compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and other applicable laws.

Supporting financial modelling and analysis for management decision-making.

Maintaining accurate and complete financial records.

Reviewing financial transactions to ensure proper authorization and documentation.

Monitoring financial activities and identifying potential financial risks.

Strengthening internal financial controls and recommending improvements where necessary.

Supporting internal and external audit activities.

Preparing financial schedules, documents and information required for audits.

Responding to audit queries and supporting implementation of audit recommendations.

Conducting financial analysis and providing relevant information to management.

Supporting effective cash and budget planning.

Assisting in the development and review of financial policies and procedures.

Supporting procurement and other departments on financial matters.

Ensuring financial records are properly maintained and securely stored.

Participating in financial reviews and institutional planning activities.

Supervising and guiding finance staff where assigned.

Supporting negotiations and budget planning processes.

Ensuring confidentiality and integrity when handling institutional financial information.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants for the Finance Officer position should meet the following requirements:

A Master’s Degree in Finance, Commerce or a related field, or membership of ICPAK as indicated in the vacancy information.

At least five years’ experience in a similar finance position.

Strong knowledge of IPSAS reporting.

Good understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and other relevant Kenyan laws.

Experience in financial modelling and financial analysis.

Knowledge of accounting systems and financial management processes.

Understanding of internal auditing and internal financial control systems.

Strong budgeting and financial planning capabilities.

Good negotiation and decision-making skills.

Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Good computer literacy.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

High levels of integrity, confidentiality and accountability.

Applicants should not have a criminal record or be associated with fraudulent or unethical activities.

Key Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong technical accounting and financial management skills. Knowledge of IPSAS, PFMA compliance, financial modelling, budgeting, accounting systems and internal audit controls will be important in performing the role effectively.

The Finance Officer should also possess strong organizational skills and be capable of managing multiple financial activities while meeting reporting and compliance deadlines.

Good communication skills are necessary because the successful candidate will interact with management, finance staff, other departments and external stakeholders. Leadership and supervisory skills will also be important in coordinating finance-related activities and supporting junior staff.

CV Tips for Finance Officer Applicants

Candidates applying for this position should prepare a professional CV that clearly demonstrates their suitability for a senior finance role.

Start your CV with a strong professional summary highlighting your years of finance experience, professional qualifications and areas of specialization. For example, emphasize experience in financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, IPSAS, PFMA compliance and internal controls where these genuinely apply to your background.

Your work experience section should focus on relevant responsibilities and achievements rather than simply listing routine duties. Where possible, quantify your achievements. For example, indicate the size of budgets managed, improvements made to financial reporting, audit issues resolved, cost savings achieved or financial processes improved.

Applicants should clearly highlight their knowledge of IPSAS reporting and public-sector financial management if they possess it. Experience with government institutions, public entities, technical training institutions or other organizations operating under public financial management regulations should also be clearly presented.

Include relevant professional qualifications such as CPA, ICPAK membership, ACCA or other recognized accounting qualifications. Academic qualifications should be presented clearly, starting with the most recent qualification.

Your technical skills section should include relevant keywords such as Financial Reporting, IPSAS, PFMA, Budgeting, Financial Modelling, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Accounting Systems, Compliance and Microsoft Office/Excel, provided you genuinely possess these skills.

Avoid including unnecessary personal information such as marital status, religion, full residential address or unrelated hobbies. Keep the CV professional, easy to read and preferably between two and three pages for an experienced professional.

Before submitting, carefully proofread the CV and ensure that the job title and relevant qualifications are clearly visible. Tailoring your CV to the Finance Officer position can help recruiters quickly identify the experience and competencies relevant to the vacancy.

Salary and Employment Information

The advertised salary for the Finance Officer position is KSh 50,610 to KSh 98,478 per month under Job Group L.

The position is based at Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind in Machakos and is offered on a full-time basis.

Method of Application

Interested Applicants can obtain the full information required for each vacancy from the official website, https:// www.mtib.ac.ke/.

Applicants can either apply in own handwriting or apply electronically and deliver the application on or before the 10th September, 2026 to the Chief Principal office.

Applicants can also be transmitted electronically through the official emails only, mtib2016@gmail.com and info@ mtib.ac.ke

No canvassing allowed and any such actions of this nature will lead to automatic disqualification of the application.

All applicants are required to submit a certificate of clearance for good conduct obtained from the Directorate of criminal Intelligence during physical interview if shortlisted.

All applicants to attach with their application updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of birth certificates, Identity card, academic and professional certificates.

Late applications shall not be accepted.

Shortlisted Applicants shall be contacted and notified via the official emails or any appropriate media about the set dates for conduction of physical interviews.

The address for all correspondence:

Chief Principal

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

P.O Box 112-90100, Machakos, Kenya.

Email: info@mtib.ac.ke , mtib2016@gmail.com

Website: https://www.mtib.ac.ke.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified about the interview arrangements. Candidates who are shortlisted will also be required to provide a certificate of good conduct obtained from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations during the physical interview.

Late applications will not be accepted.

The institution has stated that canvassing is not allowed and any such action may result in automatic disqualification.

Application Address

Chief Principal

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

P.O. Box 112-90100

Machakos, Kenya

Application Deadline

September 10, 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early and ensure that all required documents are included before the closing date.

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