Requirements for Appointment
Must
have:
- Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, out of
which three (3) must have been at the level of Assistant Accountant Grade
9 or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Accounting,
Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management
or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
- Certificate in any of the following: Part II of the Certified Public
Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part II of the Association of Certified
Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized
and accredited institution
- Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable)
- Proficiency in the relevant computer applications
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implementing accounting policies, strategies, regulations,
guidelines and procedures
- Coordinating management accounting and preparation of financial
statements and Accounts
- Ensuring implementation of financial controls and regulations
- Authorizing payments within the prescribed limits
- Coordinating preparation of financial and accounting work plans and
budgets
- Ensuring consolidation of cash flow projections; Ensuring timely
provision of accounting financial reports;
- Compiling and maintaining inventory of all bank accounts and
approved signatures
- Interpreting financial policies, regulations and procedures
- Ensuring invoicing and accounting of University services
- Maintaining and updating of accounting records; Reconciling
creditors, and debtors’ accounts
- Validating monthly bank reconciliations statements
- Ensuring that all payments are within the approved University
budgetary provisions
- Monitoring and reviewing of inventory transactions
- Updating vote heads for various Departments
- Preparing budget estimates for the university
- Developing the departmental work plans
- Participating in quality management and performance contracting
processes
- Maintaining asset register
- Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be
assigned by the supervisor from time to time
How to Apply
Applications
should be accompanied by a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, certified true
copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or
Passport, together with testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
Qualified
candidates must submit three (3) hard copies of their application, clearly
indicating the reference number of the position applied for, to the address
below and email scanned coloured copies of the same documents compiled into a
single PDF file to recruitment@tmu.ac.ke.
Applications must be received on or before Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 by 5:00 PM
(1700hrs).
Address
to:
The
Vice-Chancellor
Tom Mboya University
P. O. BOX 199 – 40300
HOMA-BAY
Recommendations
from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately under sealed
envelopes on or before the advertisement deadline to the email address above.
Terms of Service
Appointments
to the advertised positions shall be on Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
terms, as may be determined by the University, in accordance with the
applicable Government regulations, University Statutes, and the University’s
Human Resource Policies and Procedures.
NOTE:
Tom Mboya University (TMU) is an equal opportunity employer committed to
inclusivity and diversity. The University welcomes applications from
individuals of all genders, ethnic backgrounds, and persons living with
disabilities. Therefore, women, persons living with disabilities, marginalized
groups and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please note that canvassing will
result in automatic disqualification. TMU does not charge any fees at any stage
of the recruitment and selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Interested
applicants should visit the Tom Mboya University website: www.tmu.ac.ke to view
detailed requirements.
