Job purpose

Requirements

1. Cumulative service period of five (5) years’ relevant work experience, three of
   

   which should have been as a Senior Accountant;
   

2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting,
   

   Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
   

3. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting,
   

   Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
   

4. Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification from an accredited
   

   examination body;
   

5. Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
   

   recognized and accredited institution;
   

6. Membership registration with ICPAK in good standing or any other relevant
   

   professional body;
   

7. Proficiency in computer applications; and
   

8. Demonstrated merit, ability and leadership as reflected in work performance and
   

   results
   

Kindly note that interested applicants for this position of Deputy Finance Officer should

send the electronic scanned copy of their application documents in PDF format (as one

running document) addressed to the Chairman of Council to the following email:

chairmancouncil@uoeld.ac.ke

Applicants are advised to indicate on the cover letter of their application the position and

the advertisement number as specified.

Application documents should include: - detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of

relevant Academic certificates, Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity

Card or Passport, three (3) reference letters and other relevant supporting documents.

Current, valid documents for Chapter Six (6), except for EACC, shall be required from

ONLY shortlisted candidates.

Shortlisted candidates with qualifications acquired outside Kenya should obtain

recognition from Commission for University Education (CUE).

1. Coordinating the development of accounting policies, strategies, regulations,
   

   guidelines, and procedures.
   

2. Coordinating the preparation of annual financial statements;
   

3. Authorizing payments;
   

4. Coordinating the development and monitoring of the departmental work plans;
   

5. Reviewing management reports and advising management of the financial
   

   performance of the University;
   

6. Validating and approving the administration of all tax and statutory compliance
   

   issues and the effective management of payroll;
   

7. Ensuring accurate and timely payments of goods, works, and services;
   

8. Reviewing periodic reports for submission to the National Treasury
   
9. Ensuring adherence to the approved budget to prevent overspending in votes;
   

10. Approving monthly bank reconciliation statements;
    

11. Facilitating resource mobilization programmes;
    

12. Coordinating the implementation of quality management procedures and
    

    performance contracting processes;
    

13. Coordinating the preparation of the budget for the University.
    

14. Facilitating responses to audit queries; and
    
15. Mentoring and coaching of staff.