Pwani university college Finance Job.

Pwani university college, a Premier University College at the Coast of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and has the following employment opportunity,
Finance Officer Grade 13 AD/03/08/10 1 Post
Pwani University College seeks to recruit a dynamic, innovative and self driven Finance Officer.
This is a leadership position and calls for mature person with a demonstrable analytical, communication and leadership skills.
Reporting to the Deputy Principal (Administration and Finance), the successful candidate will be responsible to the University College for the day to day running of the Finance Department focusing on income and revenue, expenditure, investments, financial planning and portfolio analysis.
The overall purpose of the job is to provide leadership and support in financial management.
Review and manage the finance systems at the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Budgeting and budgetary control
* Ensure preparation of timely and accurate Financial reports
* Review, Prepare and analyze financial reports and advice the University management and council
* Manage and ensure compliance with specific and general grant requirements
* Promptly file returns to the relevant government authorities
* Maintain correct, accurate and up to date periodic financial records and ensure prompt submission of the reports.
* Maintenance of accurate, efficient, timely and effective Financial Reporting.
* Developing effective internal Financial Controls
* Management of Bank, and business accounts and cash flows.
* Supervision, mentoring and development of accounts staff
Competencies
* High level of integrity and good interpersonal and strong communication and analytical skills
* Able to work with minimal supervision and meet strict deadlines
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people of diverse background
* Proficiency communication in oral and written English.
Requirements
* Applicants must poses a Masters degree from a recognized University in Accounting, Finance or Economics
* Candidates must also be qualified Kenyan Citizens with CPA (K) or equivalent and registered members of ICPAK or any other equivalent accounting professional body.
* They must have four (4) years post qualification experience, two (2) years of which must be at Senior Management level in an academic institution or Public Corporation of comparable nature.
* Those with Bachelors degree but have gained at least ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which must be at Senior Management level in an academic institution or Public Corporation of comparable nature are encouraged to apply.
* Must have clear understanding of Administrative Structure, Procurement, Strategic Planning, Budgetary Control and Financial Analysis in Public Organization.
* Must have proven track record of leadership skills and initiatives.
* Must have Information Technology skills and be proficient in computerized accounting.
Applications (2 hard copies and a soft copy) sent to info@pwaniuniversity.ac.ke should give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, telephone number and e,-mail address and enclose copies of certificates and testimonials giving the names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and area of specialization.
Applicants should request their referees to write immediately and directly to the
Principal,
Pwani University College,
P.O Box 195 Kilifi.

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