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 specialization
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K).
• Registered member of ICPAK
• Possession of Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage
• 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)
• 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 collection of student fees.
• Ensure proper administration of student fees into respective student accounts.
• Preparation of revenue reports for decision making.
• Ensure fees enforcement compliance as per the university fee payment policy.
• Supervision of revenue section staff.
• Authentication of student refund requests before forwarding to the payables section.
• Approval of student insurance requests to ensure timely processing of insurance covers before proceeding for attachment.
• Verification of imprest requests for students proceeding on attachment.
• Ensure proper student account adjustments for credit notes i.e credit transfers, academic leaves, suspension, deferment, course transfer, expulsion etc.
• Ensure the fee structure in the system is as per the university approved fee structure.
• Represent the Principal Finance Officer during student orientation.
• Coordinate filling and maintenance of records for the receivables section.
• Responsible for customer care in the revenue section
• Represent student issues in the Finance Directorate Steering Committee meetings.
• Liaise with sponsors and sponsor organizations i.e. CDF, HELB, Bursaries and guardians regarding fee payment.