The Aga Khan
University (AKU) is a private, not for profit, international University first
established in 1983, with 11 teaching sites in eight countries.
The University
invites applications for the following position:
Chief Financial Officer, East
Africa Region
The successful
candidate will partner with regional operations and support functions as a key
advisor to the entity heads of the University to build influential
relationships across the continuum and drive change.
S/he will play
an important role in the overall strategic planning and implementation of
financial programs and processes that can serve as a model for other countries.
The incumbent
will also develop financial goals and budgets in consultation with the entity
heads.
In addition the
successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening and administering
financial systems encompassing all University assets in East Africa, all
sources of University income, including endowments, grants contracts and all
categories of capital and operating expenses.
Applicants must
hold a Masters’ degree preferably in Business Administration and/or be a
Chartered Accountant or have equivalent financial qualifications, have 10-15
years of experience in the financial fields with senior level exposure, having
managed a broad range of finance staff teams to cover all areas of financial
management.
Substantial
experience of managing a complex financial organization and establishing
effective financial control and reporting systems is essential.
The ideal
candidate will have strong management and team-building skills to lead a large
division, excellent interpersonal skills to interact and communicate
effectively, in writing and verbally, with faculty and staff having diverse
backgrounds.
Proficiency in
Kiswahili and French desirable
Interested
candidates are requested to send their applications together with detailed
Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address
and copies of certificates and testimonials to,
The Manager,
Aga Khan
University,
P.O. Box 39340 -
00623,
Parklands
Nairobi
Email:
hr.ans@aku.edu so as to reach no later than 31st March 2014
For more
information please visit www.aku.edu
