Deputy Director, Budgets & Payables at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• PhD in relevant area of specialisation
•  Must be a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K). 
•  Registered member of ICPAK
• Possession of Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage
•  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior finance position (Grade 11) within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
•  Computer literacy

OR

• Masters of Commerce (Accounting/Finance)
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant CPA( K) 
• Registered member of ICPAK
• 5years’ experience as a senior accountant in Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Computer literacy

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise staff reporting to him/her
• Assisting the finance Director in preparation of university master budget.
• Preparation of budget variance report.
• Verification and approval of payment vouchers.
• Preparation of Monthly creditors ageing schedules.
• Processing and posting Payroll Journals.
• Verification of daily cashier reports.
• Supervise uploading of departmental budgets in the ERP.
• Authorization of Petty cash vouchers.
• Ensure university payments are in line with the approved payment schedules.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.