Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for
the following vacant positions available in a dynamic private university:
1) Registrar Academic
The successful candidate shall perform duties such as:
- Provide
direction and leadership to the heads of academic departments
- Set
and maintain standards of service delivery in line with the university’s
strategic objectives
- Coordination
of recruitment, admission and registration of students
- Oversee
the administration of examination, graduation and certification
- Preparation
and administration of the university’s academic calendar, time tables and
other academic schedules
- Coordinate
usage of tuition resources and facilities
- Secretary
to the Senate and Deans Committee.
Applicants must be holders of a PhD from a recognized
university.
He/She must have at least five (5) years working experience in
the academic division of a university and be computer proficient.
2) Finance Manager
This position requires a dynamic, self-motivated and mature
person with capacity to manage and control all aspects of accounting and
financial management of the university.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Have
Masters Degree in Commerce/Economics/Business Administration from a
recognized university
- Be
a holder of CPA (K)
- Have
ten (10) years work experience, preferably in a university setting
- Have
appropriate experience in financial management
- Be
computer literate and familiar with accounting packages and computerized
financial management systems
- Be
a member of a recognized professional accounting body
- Demonstrate
high administrative capabilities
- Be
a team player
- Have
ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Have
strong inter-personal skills
3) Human Resource Manager
The HR Manager will be required to manage all aspects of human
resource service and development within the university administration and
ensure that appropriate HR departmental plans are developed to meet the needs
of both the specific departments and the overall university HR strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead
employee engagement, management and development
- Take
the lead on development and implementation of HR policy, strategy and
projects
- Provide
senior level advice, coaching and support to senior management
- Act
as the university liaison officer to both internal and external
stakeholders on HR issues
- Represent
the HR department in university committee meetings on both operational and
policy matters
Minimum Qualifications:
- An
MBA Degree holder specializing in HR
- A
Bachelor of Arts Degree in social sciences from a recognized university
- A
Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution
- At
least five years relevant work experience as HR Manager, preferably in a
university
- Thorough
knowledge of the Kenyan Labour Legislation
- Proficient
in use of computers
- Good
analytical skills and quick decision making abilities
- Good
problem solving, planning and organizational skills
- Possession
of excellent interpersonal skills
- Membership
of a relevant professional body will be desirable
4) Internal Auditor
The role of the Internal Auditor is to assist the Vice
Chancellor to ensure proper internal controls are in place.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop
audit schedules and plans
- Undertaking
audits - both financial and systems audits in accordance with annual audit
plans
- Make
recommendations on improvements to areas of weakness
- Follow
up on implementation to improve internal controls
- Provide
support to developing strong internal controls
- Preparation
of audit status reports for the management
- Perform
periodic review of the fixed assets register
- Review
year end inventory balances in preparation for the annual external audit
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters
degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Be
a holder of CPA, CIA, AACA, or CISA Final
- Must
have knowledge of computerized accounting
- Must
have proof of exemplary work performance in internal audit
- Must
be a registered member of IIA or ICPAK or ISACA
- Must
be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
- Proven
leadership qualities will be an added advantage.
If your qualifications and experience match any of these
positions, send your application letter together with updated Curriculum Vitae
showing academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present
employment position, present and expected salary, and attach copies of
certificates and testimonials to:
DNA/1311
PO Box 49010 - 00100 GPO,
PO Box 49010 - 00100 GPO,
Nairobi
Deadline 2nd July 2012