Director, Finance/Finance Officer (Grade: 15); Finance Department
Job Advertisement Reference: AC/12/279/23
Salary and Benefits:
- Basic Salary: Kshs 209,694-283,087
- House Allowances: Kshs 73,715
- All other allowances and benefits will be in accordance with the terms of service applicable to respective job grades or as determined by the Council from time to time.
Qualifications for Appointment: Academic and Professional: a) Possess a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or a related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya. b) Hold a Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or its equivalent. c) Registered by ICPA (K) d) Membership in good standing to a relevant Professional body (ies) (where applicable) will be an added advantage. e) Computer literacy.
Experience and Skills: a) Have twelve (12) years of experience, including at least 3 years at the Deputy Director, Finance, or equivalent level. b) Demonstrate outstanding professional competence in Financial Management. c) Exhibit high administrative capabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: a) Maintain books of accounts and records related to all income, expenditure, and investments. b) Ensure sound financial management of University funds through the application of appropriate financial systems and investment options. c) Implement effective financial and stores control systems. d) Prepare statutory financial statements and other financial reports in conformity with relevant professional standards and statutory requirements. e) Prepare the University’s annual budget in consultation with user departments and submit expenditure returns. f) Ensure that University financial systems are sound in design and operation and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards and other professional and regulatory guidelines. g) Ensure economic utilization of University resources and other assets. h) Provide financial consultancy and advisory services to the University of Nairobi management and any other entity as may be approved from time to time. i) Assign and review assignments to Finance Department staff. j) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-chancellor from time to time.
NOTES:
- Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and curriculum vitae (CV) with details of their qualifications, experience, and three (3) referees, along with their telephone and e-mail contacts.
- Applications and related documents should be addressed to the Chair of Council, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Applicants should state their current designations, salaries, and other benefits attached to those designations.
- The application letter must bear a subject with details of the title and the reference code indicated in the advertisement of the applied job.
- If shortlisted, applicants must provide up-to-date and valid evidence of compliance with provisions of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya, specifically clearance by the following bodies: a. Kenya Revenue Authority b. Higher Education Loans Board c. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission d. Criminal Investigation Department e. Credit Reference Bureau.
