Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Department, duties and responsibilities will include: -

• In charge of a section;
  
• Preparing ledger accounts;
  
• Supervising staff in the section;
  
• Custodian of accountable documents;
  
• Preparing final accounts;
  
• Verify accountable documents under the section;
  
• Any other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.
  

Job specification

For appointment to this position, an officer must have:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent;
  
• CPA final ;
  
• Membership registration with ICPAK ;
  
• Skills in Accounting Software Applications e.g SAGE, ACCPAC, PASTEL;
  
• Served in the grade of Assistant Accountant I for at least three years;
  
• Shown outstanding merit and ability in work performance and results;
  
• Shown unquestionable integrity;
  

Application Guidelines for the advertised vacancies

Applicants are advised to adhere to the following guidelines when submitting their applications:

• Applicants must attach five (5) applications for employment, copies of all supporting documents including academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and where applicable evidence of publications, awards, professional memberships, grants, conference papers, workshops/trainings, supervision, linkages and community service, leadership and management roles; and any other relevant credentials.
  
• Applicants are required to give names, addresses and contacts of three (3) referees.
  
• Clearly indicate the Job Reference Number and the position applied for on the envelope containing the application documents.
  
• Detailed information on the Advertised position including the duties, responsibilities and minimum requirements may be obtained from the University website:
  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present original documents.
  
• Applications for the positions should reach the Vice-Chancellor on the address indicated below