JKUAT Head of Finance Job in Kenya

JKUAT Head of Finance Job in Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is 9001:2008 ISO Certified and has established campuses which offer academic programmes at the diploma, graduate and postgraduate degree levels.

The University's vision is "to be a University of Global Excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development"

JKUAT now invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following position in the University:

Head of Finance: Ref No: 211/IA/DN

This is the senior most position in the university's finance Department and calls for maturity and dedication.
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Planning & Development) the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of the university's finances, accounting and financial control systems.

The Head of Finance will ensure that the university has the appropriate systems to enable it collect all the revenue due to it and to meet all its financial obligations

Key duties will include the management and coordination of a large staff, financial planning, monitoring and control of expenditure

Applicants should hold an MBA degree, an accounting qualification CPA(K), ACCA etc, and be members in good standing, of a recognized professional accounting body, e.g. ICPAK

They should have at least fifteen (15) years all round experience in accounting and finance at senior management level preferably gained in a university setup.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 10th January, 2011

Detailed applications showing the applicant's academic and professional qualifications, copies of certificates and testimonials, working experience, salary and the names and contacts of three referees should be forwarded to:-

Hawkins Associates Ltd.
Human Resources Consultants
215, Muthangari Rd, Lavington
P.O.Box 30684, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: 254(020)3864260,
Fax 254(020)3864273

E-Mail: hawkins.associates@khigroup.com