Deputy Finance Officer at Kaimosi Friends University College (KAFUCO)

Requirements

Reporting to the Deputy Principal (Finance and Development) the applicant should have the following

Requirements:

• A Bachelor degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or any other Business related courses from a recognized University and
• A master’s degree in Finance/ Accounting, Business Administration/Management from a recognized university
• Be holder of CPA (K) or equivalent.
• Be registered member with ICPAK, ACCA or any other relevant professional body.
• Must have proven knowledge and work experience in a Computerized Accounting System applied in Public Sector Accounting.
• Be familiar with all aspects of Financial Management, such as Budgeting, Project Accounting, Student Finance, Fixed Asset Management and Financial Reporting.
• Must have at least 7 years relevant work experience and served for at least 3 years at the level of Chief Accountant/Senior Accountant Grade 13 or comparable position in an institution of higher learning or public/private organization of a comparable nature.
• Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 (six) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and liaison in the Finance Department
• Ensure computerization of accounting system.
• Expedite revenue management
• Safeguard application of sound principles, systems and techniques in accounting for finances, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs.
• Guarantee proper management of donor, programmes and projects funds.
• Ensure application of international public sector accounting standards in accounting for university college finances, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs.
• Facilitate Preparation of financial statements and quarterly reports in compliance with Public Finance Management Act (2015).
• Facilitation of preparation of periodic cash flow requirements and management of the treasury function.
• Offer advisory services to council and university college management board on investment proposals.