Finance Director at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• PhD in relevant area of specialization.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K)
• 3 years’ experience in the financial divisional unit (Grade 12) within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Registered member of ICPAK.

OR

• Master’s degree in Business with specialization in Accounting/Finance or its equivalent.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K)
• 5 years’ experience at senior finance position Grade 12 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized institution
• Registered member of ICPAK
• Possession of Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Principal Finance Officer

Duties and responsibilities:

• Deputize the Principal Finance Officer
• Staff supervision in the Directorate.
• Approval of all financial documents i.e. Invoices, payment vouchers, imprests etc. before payments are done.
• Preparation of timely reports on financial performance on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Overseeing preparation of the University year end final accounts and statements.
• Overseeing preparation and consolidation of annual University Budget Estimates.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory bodies, timely filling of returns and timely payments.
• Preparation of weekly payments schedule for discussion and approval by the Finance Directorate Steering Committee.
• Review of all sections reports before they are tabled/ submitted to the relevant authorities.