Chief Finance Officer Grade 15 Job Egerton University

Chief Finance Officer Grade 15 (1 Post) – EU/AFP/2024 – 1008
Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements:

• Must have a Master’s degree in finance or related field
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field.
• Must be Certified Public Accountant (CPA -K) or its equivalent
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Must have ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at senior level
• Must be computer literate
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution (documents will be required for those shortlisted).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In-Charge of the department.
• Responsible for effective co-ordination and implementation of all financial policies.
• Responsible for adherence to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Liaise with government and other agencies on all University financial matters.
• In-Charge of financial and personnel matters in the department
• Responsible for the coordination and generation of financial reports
• Responsible for compliance with all relevant laws on financial matters.
• Ensure the maintenance of effective accounting systems in the university in line with the
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Responsible for formulation and implementation of the departmental strategic plan.
• Responsible for the submission of the university budget to university council and the government.
• Responsible for the submission of the university end of year financial statements and accounts to university council and Kenya National Audit.
• Advice University Management and Council on all financial matters.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Terms The incumbent shall hold office on a contract period of five (5) years and eligible for reappointment for a further one term subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with terms and conditions of service as approved by the Council from time to time.

How To Apply

SALARY SCALE

• Chief Internal Auditor Grade 15 – Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
• Chief Procurement Officer Grade 15 – Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
• Director (Research & Extension) Grade 15- Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
• Registrar (HCA) Grade 15 – Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
• Chief Finance Officer Grade 15 – Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
• Director ICT Grade 15 – Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
• Deputy Chief Procurement Officer Grade 14- Kshs.162,303.00 to Kshs. 228,848.00
• Senior Legal Officer Grade 13 – Kshs.127,116.00 to Kshs. 184,318.00
• Estates Manager Grade 13 – Kshs.127,116.00 to Kshs. 184,318.00
• Transport Officer Grade 12 – Kshs.108,714.00 to Kshs. 155,461.00
• Communication Manager Grade 12 – Kshs.108,714.00 to Kshs. 155,461.00

For grades 12 and 13 applications should be sent to the Vice Chancellor’s Email: vc@egerton.ac.ke

For grades 14 and 15, applications should sent to the Vice Chancellor’s Email: vc@egerton.ac.ke and copied to Chairman, Finance and Human Resources and General Purposes Committee of Council Email: chair.fhrgp@egerton.ac.ke

All application letters, academic certificates, transcripts, professional qualifications and a curriculum vitae detailing experience, current post, names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor/ employer quoting the reference number to be emailed to the Vice Chancellor’s Email: vc@egerton.ac.ke so as to reach him not later than 25th October, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.