Finance Officer
Full time @Presbyterian University of East Africa posted 1 week ago in Business and Finance Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 5 Years
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Industry Finance
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing strategic financial planning and implementation of the University Budget(s)
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring the implementation of effective financial, accounting, and administrative policies and procedures that ensure economic utilization of university resources;
- Preparing statutory financial and annual reports in conformity with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other relevant regulatory Bodies.
- Providing liaison for both internal and external auditors, and safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting.
- Ensuring that the University complies with all statutory returns and ensures that the University remains compliant with national and any international legislation(s)
- Overseeing the daily operations of the department and providing advice to management on resource optimization strategies for the University.
- Managing the University’s revenue collection and overseeing sound tracking and utilization of the research grants and institutional endowments.
- Managing, mentoring, and reviewing the performance of the finance and accounting department staff.
- Providing administrative support to all the University departments and enforcing the University’s financial policies and procedures.
- Preparing useful, relevant, and timely management reports as per the University calendar.
- Supporting any other official duty/ies that the University’s Management may give.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
- A Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a related field from a recognized university.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Management, Bachelor of Business Administration or any other business-related degree from a recognized university.
- CPA (K) qualification, ACCA finalist or an equivalent professional accounting certification and a member of the relevant Professional Body.
- A registered member of a relevant professional body and be in good standing.
- At least five (5) years of post-qualification relevant experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, auditing, or financial management, preferably in a university, public institution, or similar organization.
- Knowledge of financial management regulations, accounting standards, and internal control systems.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and other financial management software and versed with relevant Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Evidence of continuous professional development and training.
- Strong analytical, financial reporting, and planning skills.
Personal attributes
- The successful candidate should demonstrate: Integrity and professionalism.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
REMUNERATION
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High level of accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Teamwork and a commitment to service excellence.
