Ref. MU/ADM/01/6/2024
- 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 the University;
- 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.
Qualifications
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;
- Must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of The
Constitution of Kenya, 2010, by attaching to the application relevant
certificates from the following bodies;
- Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Higher Education Loans Board;
- National Police Service (Certificate of Good Conduct);
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
- An Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
- Provide evidence of information communication technology
skills; and meet any other requirements as may be set by Council.
- An earned Doctorate degree from a recognized universily,
majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent
will be an added advantage
- A certificate in strategic leadership or management course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks’ from a recognized institution 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 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, Academics,
Research, Extension & Student Affairs
Moi University,
P.O Box 3900-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA
(Teaching Positions)
OR
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Planning
& Strategy
Moi University,
P.O Box 3900-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA
(Non -Teaching Positions)
so as to reach him not later than Monday
8th July, 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 weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those in
employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of
Departments,
