Finance Officer Job in Kenya - PUEA

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing strategic financial planning and implementation of the University Budget(s)
  • Developing, implementing and monitoring implementation of effective financial, accounting and administrative policies and procedures that ensure economic utilization of university resources;
  • Preparing statutory financial and annual reports in conformity with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other relevant regulatory Bodies.
  • Providing liaison for both internal and external auditors, and safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting.
  • Ensuring that the University complies with all statutory returns and ensure that the University remains compliant with national and any international legislation(s)

  • Overseeing the daily operations of the department and provide advice to management on resource optimization strategies for the University.
  • Managing the University revenue collection and overseeing sound tracking and utilization of the research grants and institutional endowments.
  • Managing, mentoring and reviewing performance of the finance and accounting department staff.
  • Providing administrative support to all the University departments and enforce the University’s financial policies and procedures.
  • Preparing useful, relevant and timely management reports as per the University calendar.
  • Supporting any other official duty/ies that may be given by the University’ Management.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

  • A Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administra- tion, Commerce, Economics, or a related field from a recognized university.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Business: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Management, Bachelor of Business Administration or any other business-related degree from a recognized university.
  • CPA (K) qualification, ACCA finalist or an equivalent professional accounting certification and a member of the relevant Professional Body.
  • A registered member of a relevant professional body and be in good standing.
  • At least five (5) years of post-qualification relevant experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, auditing, or financial management, preferably in a university, public institution, or similar organization.
  • Knowledge of financial management regulations, accounting standards, and internal control systems.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and other financial management soft- ware and versed with relevant Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Evidence of continuous professional development and training.
  • Strong analytical, financial reporting, and planning skills.

Personal attributes

  • The successful candidate should demonstrate: Integrity and professionalism.
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

How to Apply

  • The qualified candidate (s) shall be paid commensurately with their qualifications.
  • Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifica- tions, experience, and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.

How to Apply

Applications and related documents should be addressed to;

The Vice Chancellor, PUEA
Presbyterian University of East Africa vc@puea.ac.ke

  • The application letter must bear a subject whose details shall be the title and the reference code indicated in the advertisement of the applied job.
  • Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF to the Vice chancellor, PUEA, vc@puea.ac.ke and copied to jobs@puea.ac.ke
  • A recommendation letter from a religious institution