Ref. MU/ADM/01/4/2024
The
Chief Finance Officer shall, under the general direction of the
Vice-Chancellor, be the technical person responsible for the financial matters
of the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
The
Chief Finance Officer shall be responsible for:-
- Providing guidance on the implementation
of financial policies and procedures in theUniversity;
- Formulation and implementation of
financial strategies for the University:
- Organizing, controlling and supervising
Finance and Accounting Units of the University:
- Reviewing, planning, coordinating,
designing, implementing and developing accounting services and systems in
the University;
- Timely submission of annual University
financial statements and reports;
- Setting and maintaining high Accounting
Standards in the University; and
- Advising the University Management Board
on all financial matters.
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-
- Be a holder of an earned Master of
Science (MSc), Master of Arts or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field:
- Have a Bachelors degree in Finance,
Accounting, Economics, or any other related field;
- Have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
(K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered
Accountant (CA) qualification and be a member of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants and in good standing;
- Have at least ten (10) years of
experience four (4) of which should have been served as Chief Accountant
or Deputy Chief Finance Officer or its equivalent in a university setting
or public institution;
- Have demonstrated outstanding qualities
of leadership, and coordination and organizational capabilities at
top management level;
- Provide evidence of information
communication technology skills;
- Have a certificate in strategic
leadership course or its equivalent lasting not less than four weeks from
a recognized institution is an added advantage; and meet any other
requirements as may be set by Council.
- An earned Doctorate degree from a
recognized university, majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business
Administration or equivalent will be an added advantage
How To Apply
Applications
are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions.
Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of application package,
including updated Curriculum
Vitae giving details of the applicant’s age, marital status, academic and
professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary,
telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three (3) referees
plus copies of certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number
of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application
letter and the envelope.
Applications
should be addressed to:-
Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration, Planning & Strategy)
Moi University
P.O. Box 3900-30100
ELDORET, KENYA
So
as to reach him not later than Thursday 9th May, 2024 at 5:00
p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and
request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The
referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes
within three (3) weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those in
employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of
Departments.
NOTE: Moi University is an equal opportunity
employer and, therefore, applicants of both gender and persons with disability
are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.