Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres North East of Nairobi, along Nairobi-Thika Highway. It was started in 1981 as a Middle Level College (Jomo Kenyatta College of Agriculture and Technology (JKCAT)) by the Government of Kenya with the generous assistance from the Japanese Government.

REF: JKU/ADM/FO/04/2024

Requirements

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance), the ideal candidate must possess:

• PhD in Accounting or Finance;
• CPA (K) and
• Five (5) years’ experience in grade 14 or equivalent
•  Setting Trends in Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

OR

• Master’s degree Accounting or Finance;
• CPA (K) and
• Seven (7) years’ experience in grade 14
• Applicants who have acted as Finance Officer, Grade 15 for at least six months will have an added advantage

In addition, all applicants must:

• Be conversant with accounting, auditing, financial and management reporting
• Have attended management training(s) on leadership and strategic management
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in working with computerized accounting packages
• Have wide experience in the management and processes of Institutions of higher learning
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Be conversant with the requirements of Kenyan Constitution, National Laws and Policies governing University education
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
• Be a member of a relevant Professional Body