Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub.

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.