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Ref. MU/ADM/02/4/2024

About Job

The Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Accounts) will be responsible to the Chief Finance Officer

• Implementation of an adequate accounting system as a means of maintaining sound financial records, which must recognize, classify, post, summarize and report transactions;
• Overall operation and supervision of finance function in the system;
• Maintenance of high accounting standards within the department;
• Supervision and development of staff in the section; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for direct appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Be a holder of an earned Master’s degree from a recognized Institution, majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or its equivalent;
• 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 twelve (12) years relevant experience in a senior position;
• Have valid registration with ICPAK or any other recognized accounting professional body:
• Have certificate in relevant computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Have practical knowledge of Financial Computer packages: and
• Have a certificate in strategic leadership course or its equivalent lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• An earned Doctorate degree from a recognized university, majoring in Accounting will be an added advantage

Requirements for Serving Officers

For appointment to this position, an officer must:-

• Be a holder of an earned Master’s degree from a recognized Institution, majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or its equivalent:
• 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 served in the grade of Senior Accountant Scale 13 for at least three (3) years:
• Have valid registration with ICPAK or any other recognized accounting professional body;
• Have certificate in relevant computer applications from recognized institution;
• Have practical knowledge of Financial Computer packages:
• Have consistently demonstrated outstanding qualities of Leadership, Coordination and Organization capabilities at Top Management Level:
• Have a certificate in strategic leadership course or its equivalent lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• An earned Doctorate degree from a recognized university, majoring in Accounting will be an added advantage