Director, Finance/Finance Officer at University of Nairobi

ADVERT REF AC/12/279/23

Salary and benefits

Basic Salary: Kshs 209,694-283,087
House Allowances: Kshs 73,715
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All other allowances and benefits will be as provided in the terms of service applicable to respective job grades or as determined by Council from time to time.
For Appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: Academic and professional

• Have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Masters degree in Finance/Accounting or its equivalent
• Registered by ICPA (K)
• Membership in good standing to a relevant Professional body (ies) (where applicable) will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy.

Experience and skills

• 12 years’ experience, of which 3 years should be at Deputy Director, Finance or equivalent.
• Have outstanding professional competence in Financial Management.
• Demonstrated high administrative capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining books of accounts and records relating to all income, expenditure and investments,
• Ensuring sound financial management of University funds through application of appropriate financial systems and investment options,
• Implementing effective financial and stores control systems,
• Preparing statutory financial statements and other financial reports in conformity with relevant professional standards and other statutory requirements,
• Preparing University’s annual budget in consultation with user departments and submission of expenditure returns,
• Ensuring that University financial systems are sound in design and operation and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards and other professional and regulatory guidelines 
• Ensuring economic utilization of University resources and other assets,
• Providing financial consultancy and advisory services to the University of Nairobi management and any other entity as may be approved from time to time,
• Assign and review assignments to Finance Department staff and,
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-chancellor from time to time.