GRADE 11 1 POSITION REF: PU/ADV/01/10/2019
Requirements
This is a middle-level position in
the university and appointment is either on permanent and pensionable terms or
on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age,
citizenship and any other reason.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce or its equivalent from a recognized university.
In addition, the candidate must:
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Have CPA (K) or its equivalent
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Have knowledge of ERP (Enterprises
Resource Planning)
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Be registered with the relevant
professional body (e.g. ICPAK)
Experience
The applicants must have a minimum of
three (3) years relevant experience in a large or busy organization, at the
level of an Accountant (Grade F/10) or its equivalent with proven integrity,
honesty and compliance to deadlines.
Responsibilities
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Participate in preparation of
institutional budgets e.g. for divisions, departments, sections and units to
ensure proper allocation and utilization of resources
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Prepare weekly management reports
such as cash flows, budget variance reports to inform management of the finance
performance of the institution and make decision on what remedies are supposed
to be implemented.
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Develop quarterly work plan for
Accounts Assistants; allocate and supervise their working to ensure smooth
running of the sections and units.
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Participate in monthly divisional
meetings to review work done and assist in annual development and review of
financial policies and procedure to ensure relevance.
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Prepare monthly management accounts
to assist the institution on planning and general making of financial
decisions.
·
Prepare process and review payment of
vouchers to ensure timely disbursement of funds and setting of institutional
financial liabilities.
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Participate in the preparation of
annual financial statement and schedules for the institution to ensure that it
meets all the statutory requirements.
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Participate in the preparation of
departmental budget and compiling the budgets of the institution from various
departments to ensure adequate and allocation of resources for all the
departments.
·
Review the institutions bank
reconciliations to ensure accuracy in the bank transactions.
·
Review and reconcile institutional
debtors and credit accounts to ensure the balances are correct for proper
financial accountability.
·
Any other duty as assigned by the
Head of Section/ Department
Skills
The candidate must have:
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Computer literacy
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Team building and team work.
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Interpersonal skills.
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Good communication skills.
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Managerial skills
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Leadership skills
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Organizational skills
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Analytical ability
In addition, the applicants should
show:
Active involvement in
International/Continental/Regional /National/ Local/Community activities
Terms Of Service
Benefits for the above position
include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff
and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and
training and other regular allowances.
Interested applicants should send
four (4) copies of their application for the position.
Applications and recommendations
letters from referees should be addressed to
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P.O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Applications should include an up to
date CV, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present
post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees
who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant
certificates and testimonials.
Pwani University is an equal
opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.
Persons living with Disabilities
should attach a copy of their National Council for Persons with Disabilities
(NCPWD) registration Card.
The deadline for submitting
applications is Wednesday 23rd October, 2019. Applications received later than
this date will not be considered
Please Note: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
