Finance Officer at Kenya Highlands University

Reports to: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance & HR)

Requirements for appointment to this position:

• Must be a committed Christian;
• Must be a holder of CPA(K);
• A Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or its equivalent from a recognized University;
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience;
• Must be a registered member of ICPAK or an equivalent professional body;
• Practical knowledge of ICT in a relevant area is mandatory; and
• Proven numerical competence, mentorship and supervision skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

The Finance Officer is answerable to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and HR) for overall accounting and financial functions of a large section. The holder of this post will be responsible for;

The organization structure of the accounting and finance unit that facilitate communication, delegation of authority and scope of responsibility and segregation of duties;

• Implementation of an adequate accounting system as ameans of maintaining sound financial records, which mustrecognize, classify, post summarize and report transactions;
• Overall operation and supervision of finance function in system;
• Maintenance of high accounting standards and integrity within the department;
• Budget preparations;
• Posting of data into ACCPAC accounting software;
• Assist Finance Officer in implementing the financial policies; and
• Supervision and development of staff in the department; and
•  Any other duties as assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.