Egerton University
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor
Administration and Finance
Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural
Policy and Development
Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development, is an institute of Egerton University mandated to conduct agricultural policy research and analysis in Kenya.
Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development, is an institute of Egerton University mandated to conduct agricultural policy research and analysis in Kenya.
Finance and Administration Manager
The successful candidate will head
the Finance and Administration unit of the institute.
He/she will be responsible for the
day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the institute.
Reporting to the Director of the Institute, the key tasks under this position shall include:
- Formulation of sound financial policies,
procedures and accounting systems that ensure effective management of
funds
- Ensure compliance with all statutory
regulations, IFRS and other financial, human resource and procurement laws
and regulations
- Ensure timely preparation of financial
management reports, budgets and implementation of budgetary controls
- Co-ordinate the development and implementation
of the administrative and human resource policies of the institute
- Ensure the establishment and maintenance of
human resource best practices including staff contract, performance
management and continuous improvement of administrative services
- Ensure compliance with donors’ requirements
- Liaise closely with the University Finance
Controller on matters related to finance and accounting
- Perform other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications and Skills
The preferred candidate should be:
- A Bachelor’s degree holder in Commerce,
Accounting, Finance or its equivalent and an MBA from a recognized
University
- Have attained CPA (K) and a member of ICPAK
- Has attained a minimum of six (6) years
progressive work experience, three (3) of which should be at a senior
level in a busy accounting and administrative environment
- Full knowledge of payroll administration,
budget preparation and control
- Relevant experience in using various financial
accounting software and preparation of financial management reports
- Relevant skills in analysis of financial data
to provide informative reports to non-finance managers
- Have a working knowledge of project accounting
and management and be familiar with donor financial reporting and foreign
exchange accounting
- Possess knowledge and experience in use of ERP
and MS office suite
- Possess ability to plan, develop and implement
institutional administration and development
- Have good organizational, interpersonal and
communication skills (Oral and written)
- Prior experience and knowledge of
administration, human resource management and procurement functions will
be an added advantage
A competitive remuneration package
will be offered to the successful candidate(s).
The position carries with it a two
(2) year renewable contract.
Only the shortlisted applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
Applications together with copies of certificates and a detailed CV including names of three referees should be sent to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance),
Egerton University,
P.O Box 536 - 20115
Egerton.
Or via email address (vacancies2014@tegemeo.org).
Applications should be clearly marked
‘F & A Manager-Tegemeo’ and should be received not later than Friday, 2nd
January 2015.