The
United States International University is the leading international university
in East and Central Africa catering to over 5000 students representing over 54
nationalities and with a global network of over 10000 alumni.
USIU is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for the position listed below.
Chief Accountant
Job Purpose: Overall responsibility of applying sound financial controls and proper accounting of the University’s assets.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the
accounting function of the University, including supervision of staff.
- Managing the
student debtor account, ensuring timely payments of school fees and
development of payment plans where necessary.
- Leading the
annual audit by preparing the final accounts and audit schedules, and
ensuring tax compliance.
- Ensuring
integrity of all accounting ledgers. Review the master budget to
ensure that departmental budgets have been captured accurately.
- Ensuring
taxation issues (PAYE, Withholding Tax and VAT on imported services) and
in compliance.
Minimum
qualifications
- Graduate degree
in business administration, commerce, accounting, finance, economics or
equivalent.
- Professional
Qualifications: CPA (K) or ACCA
Other
Requirements: Member
of ICPAK or relevant accounting professional body
Skills required: Computer proficiency skills
Minimum Experience: At least five (5) years relevant professional experience in the same capacity
Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Skills required: Computer proficiency skills
Minimum Experience: At least five (5) years relevant professional experience in the same capacity
Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Off
Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi,
Kenya
E-mail:
jobs@usiu.ac.ke or hr@usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke
Internal Auditor
Job Purpose: Developing and implementing an effective and efficient internal audit function within USIU. Internal audit function as an independent, objective, assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve university operations
Responsibilities:
- Developing and
implementing an effective and efficient internal audit function within
USIU. Internal audit function serves as an independent, objective,
assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve
university operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to
evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and
governance processes.
- Developing in
consultation with senior management a yearly risk based internal
audit plan for the entire university and submit for the board audit
committee approval
- Ensuring a
smooth and efficient internal audit department with sufficient resources
to expedite plans, qualified and efficient staff, and applying the best
audit methodologies and standards in the practice
- Ensure quality
of audit reports clearly communicating findings and recommendations on
areas for improvement to safeguard risk and assure efficiency in
operations
- Obtaining
and corroborating feedback from management the status on the
implementation of internal audit reports on a timely basis
- Promoting
adoption of best practice in all university processes
- Liaising with
the University’s external auditors and follow-up on issues identified in
the external audit to ensure they are resolved
Skills
required:
- Computer
proficiency skills
- Excellent analytical
skills
- Problem solving
skills
- Good
communication skills
Minimum
Qualifications
- Graduate degree
in Commerce or Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or
equivalent.
- Professional
Qualifications: CISA and CPA (K) or ACCA
Minimum
Experience: At
least 5 years work experience in a similar position.
Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Off
Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi,
Kenya
E-mail:
jobs@usiu.ac.ke or hr@usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke
Assistant Accountant
Job Purpose: Management of accounts receivables
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and
update the student accounts.
- Handling queries
pertaining to student fees balance and administer the production of
statements as and when required.
- Generating and
send out student statements to students/sponsors to hasten collection.
- Giving financial
and final clearance to students and also clear financial holds.
- Processing
student refunds monthly.
- Reconciling
cafeteria debit notes monthly
- Making payment
arrangements with students, parents and sponsors with outstanding fee
balances at the beginning of each semester.
- Producing
debtors aging analysis monthly.
- Drafting letters
and prepare invoices for students.
Skills
required
- Computer
proficiency
Minimum
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree
in business administration, commerce, accounting, finance, economics or
equivalent.
- Professional
Qualifications: CPA II
Minimum
Experience: 2
years in a similar position
Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Off
Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi,
Kenya
E-mail:
jobs@usiu.ac.ke or hr@usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke
Business Application Administrator
Job Purpose: To ensure business applications on the campus are running effectively and provide support to users in resolving their issues in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Job Purpose: To ensure business applications on the campus are running effectively and provide support to users in resolving their issues in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Managing the
ERP, Library System, e-learning platform and other business
applications
- Managing SQL,
Oracle and Informix databases that run various business applications
- Developing
reports across the different systems to support decision making in the
University
- Ensuring that
access to the business applications is secure and available 24x7
- Responsible for
backup and restore procedures across the different systems
- Undertake system
upgrades and patches for the applications and databases
- Responsible for
undertaking projects to upgrade systems or add on new modules
- Working with
local and international vendors to resolve problems logged into the
helpdesk in a timely manner
- Ensuring
documentation for the various systems are up to date
Minimum
Qualifications
- Undergraduate
degree in Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or related degree
- Database
Certification in Oracle or Microsoft SQL
Minimum
Experience: 1-2
years’ experience managing applications in a busy environment
Skills required
Skills required
- Good
interpersonal skills
- Organizational
skills
- Detail oriented
- Innovative
skills
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
Interested
applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both
current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday,
September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Off
Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi,
Kenya
E-mail:
jobs@usiu.ac.ke or hr@usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke
External Communications Coordinator
Job Purpose: Establishing, maintaining and continually improving a joined up, proactive and effective External communications process for USIU.
Responsibilities:
Job Purpose: Establishing, maintaining and continually improving a joined up, proactive and effective External communications process for USIU.
Responsibilities:
- Contributing to
and develop the University’s External communications strategies. Managing
External communication activities, the University website, intranet, POS
material and other External communication needs as required.
- Giving updates
on external activities to be up loaded on the university social sites to
ensure they are fully updated to meet USIU’s publicity, marketing,
fundraising and communication needs.
- Overseeing
production of news and feature stories, publicity materials, press
releases, photographs, videos, and other strategic and targeted
communications as required.
- Plan, organize
and direct Public Relations activities and events that enhance USIU’s
relationship with various target audiences and enhance positive publicity.
- Collating and
analyzing media coverage.
Skills
required:
- Excellent
ability to communicate fluently in English
- Strong editing
skills
- Strong
conceptual skills
- Excellent
ability to communicate fluently in English
- Ability to write
clear, concise, persuasive prose
- Ability to proof
work for quality, clarity and accuracy
- Resourcefulness
Minimum
qualifications: Undergraduate
degree in Communications Studies / Advertising / Public Relations / Marketing
Minimum Experience: 5-7 years in Public Relations/Communications/Marketing
Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Minimum Experience: 5-7 years in Public Relations/Communications/Marketing
Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
off
Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi,
Kenya
E-mail:
jobs@usiu.ac.ke or hr@usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke
External Relations Assistant
Job Purpose: To establish a robust coordination mechanism with USIU’s stakeholders to achieve overall effectiveness in fundraising and social investment programs.
Responsible for:
Job Purpose: To establish a robust coordination mechanism with USIU’s stakeholders to achieve overall effectiveness in fundraising and social investment programs.
Responsible for:
- Advancing USIU
CSR programs
- Profiling and
advancing IPA flagship projects and events
- Promoting
implementation and enforcement of the university fundraising policy across
the university community
- Supporting
external communication with current and potential partners.
- Identifying and
researching opportunities in Fundraising and Grants.
- Managing
relevant records for partners, networks, donors, alumni and
volunteers
- Promoting
knowledge management for IPA Division
- Coordinating the
Fundraising Readiness Assessment processes
- Monitoring
fundraising milestones and outputs
Skills
required:
- Interpersonal
and analytical skills
- Organizational
skills
- Time management
skills
- Computer
literacy skills
Minimum
qualifications: Undergraduate
Degree in Business Administration, Marketing (Public Relations) or Project
Management.
Minimum Experience: 3 years in a similar position
Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Minimum Experience: 3 years in a similar position
Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
off
Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi,
Kenya
E-mail:
jobs@usiu.ac.ke or hr@usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke