Daystar University Jobs in Kenya


Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University. 

Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position. 

Applicants to this position must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.

Internal Auditor

Responsibilities:
  • Conducting audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of organizational operations using professional audit standards.
  • Examining various departmental records and interviews staff to ensure accurate recording of transactions and compliance with the policies and procedures.
  • Inspecting accounting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value in the recording and management of organization resources.
  • Reviewing records pertaining to fixed and movable assets to determine degree to which they are effectively, efficiently and economically utilized.
  • Preparing reports of audit results and recommendations to management using good written skills.
  • Conducting compliance reviews of organization records to ensure compliance with Government statutory requirements in areas including but not limited to taxation laws, employment law and any other applicable local requirements.
Requirements:
  • A University degree in accounting/finance. Should have professional qualifications such as CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent.
  • Should have a minimum of three years working experience preferably in independent audit firm/ busy internal audit function.
  • Should have good communication and quantitative skills. Strong analytical skills are also a prerequisite.
  • Must have good working knowledge of basic accounting softwares e.g ICL, SAGE, ERP.
  • Must be computer literate in using Microsoft Office programs.
Coordinator, AIDS  & Drugs Control Centre (ADCC)

Responsibilities:
  • Carry out AIDS and Drugs related counselling services among the students.
  • Coordinate mobilization of resources within and without for HIV&AIDS and Drug activities.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive AIDS and Drugs related preventive, educative, management and rehabilitative programs.
  • Participate in activities related fo the Students Development Affairs in liaison with Associate Dean Student Affairs.
  • Develop and implement a University wide model of enhancing Life-skills for growth and development among students.
  • Draw out programs and structures that will focus on family issues such as parenthood, parent-child relationship, divorce & remarriage, tragedies, death in relation to student life.
  • Develop programs to address contemporary issues such as gender, sexuality, racial & tribal relations.
  • Carry out peer counselling training seminars in AIDS & Drugs matters.
  • Seek for national and global collaborations for research and support for the centre.
  • Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
  • Be a holder of MA in social science preferably Counselling psychology or guidance.
  • BA in social science or its equivalent.
  • Recognised training in HIV/Aids and drugs.
  • More than 5 years leadership / counselling experience in ADCU.
  • Counselling skills,
  • Strong recommendation from his/her church
  • Must be a committed Christian with good references to professional competencies and Christian life.
Those interested in this challenging and rewarding positions should submit their applications, testimonials and detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below on or before: 21st August 2012.
All applications should be sent by E-mail to: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke. Hard copies will not be considered.

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.