GRADE 15 REF: LU/AD/1/09/19 (1 POST)
Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration, Finance and Planning)
Qualifications
Applicants should:-
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Hold a first degree in Finance or
Accounting;
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Have a Master’s Degree in Finance or
Accounting or their equivalent;
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Be qualified either as CPA(K) or ACCA
or CA or equivalent;
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Be an active member of the Institute
of Certified Public Accountants, Kenya;
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Have at least Six (6) years’
experience in finance with Three (3) years’ experience as a Deputy Finance
Officer in a University or equivalent institution;
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Be computer literate with
demonstrable practical experience; and
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Demonstrate outstanding qualities of
leadership, coordination and organization at senior management level.
Responsibilities
The Finance Officer shall:
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Manage and oversee prudent
utilization of all financial resources of the University;
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Manage insurance and non-current
assets;
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Prepare and submit annual estimates
of revenue and expenditure to the University Management Board;
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Supervise compliance to budgetary
allocation in accordance with the approved annual budgets;
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Receive and process proposals for
subscription, donations and requests for necessary approvals;
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Prepare and submit financial reports
on income, expenditure and assets of the University;
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Submit all necessary reports
including all statutory reports relating to finances of the University;
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Advise the Vice-Chancellor on all
public sector accounting matters;
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Implement public sector accounting
standards including accounting policies, bases and concepts of government
accounting systems, both manual and computerized;
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Advise the University on the best and
appropriate financial reporting formats;
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Oversee the implementation of
approved University financial and accounting policies and regulations;
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Oversee the development, review and
implementation of the University financial management framework and policy;
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Prepare proposals and submit reports
on borrowing, mortgaging or charging all or any part of movable and immovable
property by the University;
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Prepare and submit periodic reports
on administration, relevant statutory requirements and overall status of the
department to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Administration, Finance
and Planning; and
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Perform any such other duties as
shall be assigned by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Administration,
Finance and Planning.
Terms and Conditions of Service
·
Successful candidate for the position
will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including the following:
– Salary Scale: Ksh 170,681 – 248,898
per month;
– House Allowance: KShs.73,715 p.m.;
– Medical cover as per the University
College Medical Scheme;
– Leave allowance.
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The appointment will be for a
contract period of five (5) years renewable subject to satisfactory
performance.
How to apply
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Applicants should submit a detailed
curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience
and membership to professional associations), copies of certificates, e-mail
addresses and day time telephone contacts.
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They should also provide names,
telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.
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Applicants must also submit valid
clearances from the following bodies:
1. Kenya Revenue Authority;
2. Higher Education Loans Board;
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
4. Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct).
5. Registered Credit Reference Bureau.
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Comply with the requirements of
Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
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Ten (10) copies of the application
and referees’ confidential reports on the applicants’ suitability for the posts
should be sent via registered mail or courier or delivery by hand in an
envelope marked with the Reference number on the left hand side of the
envelope” and sent to the under-signed to be received on or before 25th
September, 2019
The Vice-Chancellor,
Laikipia University Council,
P.O. Box 1100-20300,
Nyahururu, Kenya
Email: vc@laikipia.ac.ke
N.B. A soft copy of the application
letter and C.V. only and No other attachment should be sent by email to vc@laikipia.ac.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Laikipia University is an equal
opportunity employer.