JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for directing and overseeing all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions of the university in order to ensure transparency, accountability and value for money.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To prepare and monitor budgets and cash flows of overall income and expenditures of the University.
• To initiate strategic planning of the resource allocations to the various Schools, Units and Departments.
• To ensure completeness, accuracy and validity of University financial information and safeguard of the University assets.
• To provide timely quarterly and audited annual reports to Management.
• To advise Management on trends in expenditures and income to ensure that financial decisions are kept in line with budget allocations, expenditure and income.
• To ensure security of transaction documents and enforcing accountability of staff supervised.
• To undertake such duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor or Council.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must have a full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with at least 5 Credits that must include English Language.
• Must have a Bachelor of Accountancy or full ZICA, ACCA, CIMA
• A Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Must be well vested with government and University operations.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts and finance in a reputable institution at Senior Management level.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Emotional stability and ability to balance the requirements of different stakeholders of the University.
• Integrity, honesty, ethical values, professional conduct and soberness of character are mandatory requirements.