Job Grade, AD 14 – Ref: UoE/ADM/DFO/C/01/01/2026
Job
Purpose
- To design, develop and implement strategies for
the provision of financial advice to University management and guidance in
financial decision-making by establishing, monitoring and enforcing
appropriate financial policies and procedures, to ensure compliance with
Government financial regulations.
- Terms and Conditions
- Deputy
Finance Officer is permanent and pensionable
position. Therefore, Successful candidate shall be appointed on permanent
and pensionable terms of service.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Responsible to the Finance Officer for;
- Coordinating the development of accounting
policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
- Coordinating the preparation of annual financial
statements;
- Authorizing payments;
- Coordinating the development and monitoring the
departmental work plans;
- Reviewing management reports and advising
management of the finance performance of the University;
- Reviewing periodic reports for submission to The
National Treasury.
- Approving monthly bank reconciliations
statements;
- Facilitating resource mobilization programmes;
- Coordinating the implementation quality
management procedures and performance contracting processes;
- Coordinating the preparation of budget for the
University;
- Facilitating responses to audit queries; and
- Mentoring and coaching of staff.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Cumulative service period of five (5) years’
relevant work experience, three of which should have been as a Senior
Accountant;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: – Commerce, Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification
from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: – Commerce, Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification
from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent
qualification from accredited examination body;
- Certificate in Leadership course lasting not
less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Membership registration with ICPAK in good
standing or any other relevant professional body;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated merit, ability and leadership as
reflected in work performance and results.
How to
Apply
Kindly note that interested applicants for this
position of Deputy Finance Officer should send the electronic scanned copy of
their application documents in PDF format (as one running document) addressed
to the Chairman of Council to the following email: chairmancouncil@uoeld.ac.ke
Applicants are advised to indicate on the cover
letter of their application the position and the advertisement number as
specified.
Application documents should include: – detailed
Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of relevant Academic certificates,
Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport,
three (3) reference letters and other relevant supporting documents.
Current, valid documents for Chapter Six (6), except
for EACC shall be required from
ONLY shortlisted candidates.
Shortlisted candidates with qualifications acquired
outside Kenya should obtain recognition from Commission for University
Education (CUE).
Applications must be received on or before 3rd
March, 2026 at midnight.
No applications submitted after the closing date and
time will be considered
