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Ref. MU/ADM/01/4/2024

The Chief Finance Officer shall, under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor, be the technical person responsible for the financial matters of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Finance Officer shall be responsible for:-

• Providing guidance on the implementation of financial policies and procedures in theUniversity;
• Formulation and implementation of financial strategies for the University:
• Organizing, controlling and supervising Finance and Accounting Units of the University:
• Reviewing, planning, coordinating, designing, implementing and developing accounting services and systems in the University;
• Timely submission of annual University financial statements and reports;
• Setting and maintaining high Accounting Standards in the University; and
• Advising the University Management Board on all financial matters.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Be a holder of an earned Master of Science (MSc), Master of Arts or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field:
• Have a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any other related field;
• Have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants and in good standing;
• Have at least ten (10) years of experience four (4) of which should have been served as Chief Accountant or Deputy Chief Finance Officer or its equivalent in a university setting or public institution;
• Have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, and coordination and organizational capabilities at top management level;
• Provide evidence of information communication technology skills;
• Have a certificate in strategic leadership course or its equivalent lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage; and meet any other requirements as may be set by Council.
• An earned Doctorate degree from a recognized university, majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent will be an added advantage