Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The University of Eldoret is situated approximately nine (9) kilometres along the Eldoret-Ziwa road from Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County. It was founded in 1946 by the white settlers as a Large Scale Farmers Training Centre. In 1984, it was converted to a teachers’ training college and renamed Moi Teachers’ Training College to offer Diploma Science Teac...

Responsibilities or duties

Responsible to the Finance Officer for;

• Coordinating the development of accounting policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
• Coordinating the preparation of annual financial statements;
• Authorizing payments;
• Coordinating the development and monitoring the departmental work plans;
• Reviewing management reports and advising management of the finance performance of the University;
• Validating and approving administration of all tax and statutory compliance issues and effective management of payroll;
• Ensuring accurate and timely payments of goods, works and services;
• Reviewing periodic reports for submission to The National Treasury.
• Ensuring adherence to the approved budget to prevent overspending in votes;
• Approving monthly bank reconciliations statements;
• Facilitating resource mobilization programmes;
• Coordinating the implementation quality management procedures and performance contracting processes;
• Coordinating the preparation of budget for the University;
• Facilitating responses to audit queries; and
• Mentoring and coaching of staff.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

• Cumulative service period of five (5) years’ relevant work experience, three of which should have been as a Senior Accountant;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification from accredited examination body;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Membership registration with ICPAK in good standing or any other relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated merit, ability and leadership as reflected in work performance and results.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Deputy Finance Officer is permanent and pensionable position. Therefore, Successful candidate shall be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms of service.

• Coordinating the development of accounting policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
• Coordinating the preparation of annual financial statements;
• Authorizing payments;
• Coordinating the development and monitoring the departmental work plans;
• Reviewing management reports and advising management of the finance performance of the University;
• Validating and approving administration of all tax and statutory compliance issues and effective management of payroll;
• Ensuring accurate and timely payments of goods, works and services;
• Reviewing periodic reports for submission to The National Treasury.
• Ensuring adherence to the approved budget to prevent overspending in votes;
• Approving monthly bank reconciliations statements;
• Facilitating resource mobilization programmes;
• Coordinating the implementation quality management procedures and performance contracting processes;
• Coordinating the preparation of budget for the University;
• Facilitating responses to audit queries; and
• Mentoring and coaching of staff.

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification
• Master’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Membership registration with ICPAK in good standing or any other relevant professional body