Finance Director

FINANCE DIRECTOR (INTERNAL)

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the following position.

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.

• All applications MUST be through the MKU recruitment online portal.

  Deadline 14th December 2023