Great Lakes
University of Kisumu is a private chartered university offering degree programs
in various disciplines including Health Sciences, Community Health, Humanities
and Agribusiness, among others.
The
University is looking for a highly motivated, qualified, experienced and
reputable team player to fill the position of Finance Officer.
Terms of
Reference
- Coordination
of financial activities within the University
- Provide
leadership and supervision of the finance department
- Monitor
and control financial expenditure and budgets
- Responsible
for efficiency and effectiveness of the finance department
- Responsible
for effective co-ordination and implementation of financial policies and
procedures
- In-charge
of personnel matters in the department.
- Responsible
for the coordination and generation of financial reports and statements
- Responsible
for formulation and implementation of the departmental strategic plan.
- Advises
University Management and the Council on the University cash reserves and
investments.
- Responsible
for statutory and deductions and contributions and remitting the same to
statutory bodies
- Performs
any other duty as assigned by immediate supervisor
Skills,
Experience, and Competencies
- Ability
to provide strategic leadership to the finance and operations teams,
communicating well within the teams, and show demonstrated experience in
managing staff, relationships, and institutional resources.
- Adept
in multi-tasking, dealing with complexities of institutions and
relationships, and in seeking and providing clarity to
- Demonstrated
outstanding qualities for leadership, coordination and organization
capabilities at management level.
- Experience
working with donors and knowledge of statutory requirements.
Qualifications
The
successful candidate should have/be:
- An
MBA finance option from a recognized University in a relevant field such
as Accounting or finance and hold CPA (K) or ACCA qualifications.
- Ten
(10) years finance experience, out of which at least 7 years in a senior
management level.
- Registered
member of ICPAK or an equivalent Accounting body.
- Working
knowledge of and experience with most accounting applications.
Each
application shall be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of
relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or
passport, Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
Applications should be addressed to the
Vice
Chancellor,
Great Lakes
University of Kisumu, Main Campus, Off Miwani Road,
P.O. Box
2224-40100
Kisumu.
All
applications shall clearly be marked “Application for the position of Finance
Officer “
And Send electronic copies of credentials in PDF format by email to recruitment@gluk.ac.ke.
Applications
must be submitted on or before 10th June 2016.
For more
details visit our website ‘www.gluk.ac.ke’
GLUK is an equal opportunity employer: Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
