Egerton University Recruiting in 13 Positions


Division of Administration and Finance

Egerton University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following posts.

Egerton University was founded in 1939 as Egerton Farm School and was upgraded to an Agricultural College in 1950. In 1986, the Agricultural College became a constituent College of the University of Nairobi. It was elevated to a University in 1987 through an Act of Parliament.

Since its inception, the University has registered significant expansion in student numbers, academic programmes and physical facilities. Currently the University has a student population of over 15,000 and a staff number of 1,900 and consists of two campuses (Njoro and Nakuru Town)

1. Finance Department

Chief Finance Officer 

Grade 14

1 Post

EU/AF/2012- 0305

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:
  • Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Be a CPA (K) and a registered member of ICPAK
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.
Experience: Years served as a professional accountant will be taken into consideration.

2. Accounts Department

Chief Accountant 

Grade 14

2 Posts

EU/AF/2012-0306

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:
  • Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Be a CPA (K) and a registered member of ICPAK
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.
Experience: Years served as a professional accountant will be taken into consideration.

Accountant II

Grade 11

5 Posts

EU/AF/2012-0307

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Must have a CPA final
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.
Experience: Years served as a professional accountant will be taken into consideration.

Senior Accounts Assistant 

Grade 10

1 Post

EU/AF/2012-0308

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CPA II.
or
  • CPA Final.
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.
Experience: Years served in accounting profession will be taken into consideration.

Accounts Assistant 

Grade 9

3 Posts

EU/AF/2012- 0309

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CPA II.
or
  • CPA Final
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.
Experience: Years served in accounting profession will be taken into consideration.

3. Audit Department

Senior Internal Auditor 

Grade 13

1 Post

EU/AF/2012- 0310

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:
  • Masters Degree in the relevant field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CIA Final or
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CPA Final or
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CISA Final
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.
Experience: Years served in auditing profession will be taken into consideration.

Terms of Service

The above posts will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms of Service following a satisfactory probationary period.

Salary Scale

The salary scale for all the posts are:-
  • Grade 14 – Kshs.89,707 x 2774 -92,481 x 3352 -115,945 per month
  • Grade 13 – Kshs. 69,840 x 2012 – 73,864 x 2507 – 81,385 x 2774 – 92,481 per month
  • Grade 11 – Kshs.51,732 x 2012 -73,864 per month
  • Grade 10 – Kshs.30,160 x 1008 – 31,168 x 1332 - 40,492 per month
  • Grade 9 - Kshs.26,128 x 1008 – 31,168 x 1332 – 37,828 per month
Application Procedure

Applications (Two (2) copies of each document) giving full details of age, marital status, education and professional qualification, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, transcripts, certified copies of the current payslip, the names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom should be present or previous employer should be addressed to:-

The Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration & Finance)
Egerton University
P. O. Box 536 – 20115
Egerton

So as to reach him not later than 30th March, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.