REF: MMU/ACC/JULY/06/2023
Job specifications/requirements
For appointment to this position, one must have: –
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent
- A CPA (K) or equivalent.
- Membership registration with ICPAK
- Skills in Accounting Software Applications e.g SAGE, ACCPAC, PASTEL.
- Served in the grade of Assistant Accountant I for at least three years or comparable position.
- Shown outstanding merit and ability in work performance and results.
- Shown unquestionable integrity.
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Department, the main duties will include:
- Conducting, reviewing, planning, coordinating, designing and implementing accounting services and system to ensure sound Finance function in the University.
- Preparing and submitting end of year financial statements and accounts to University council and Kenya National Audit office to ensure compliance with statutory requirement.
- Formulating appropriate financial management and accounting procedures in compliance with International Financial Standards and General Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Coordinating implementation of financial policies to ensure proper running of activities in the Finance Department.
- Coordinate and generate financial reports to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws on financial matters and International Financial Reporting Standards to ensure adherence.
- Providing input into the budgeting process through preparation of departmental budget.
- Responsible for financial reporting, Preparing ledger accounts and final accounts.
- Verifying accountable documents under the section.
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned or delegated from time to time.
Method of Application
Application Guidelines and Statutory requirements for the advertised vacancies
Applicants should attach ten (10) application letters copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials together with a detailed curriculum vitae outlining academic and professional qualifications, experience, leadership and management roles, publications, awards, scholarships, funding attracted, membership to professional bodies, linkages and community service.
Applicants are required to give names, addresses and contacts of three (3) referees and should indicate on the envelope the Reference Number and the position applied.
Applications for the position of Professor, Senior Lecturer, University Librarian and Chief Security Officer should reach the Chairman of Council on the address indicated below on or before 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 8th August, 2023.
The Chairman of Council
Maasai Mara University
P. O. Box 861-20500
Email: [email protected]
Applications for the position of Lecturer, Accountant II and Medical Laboratory
Technologist I should reach the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Strategy on the address indicated below on or before 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 8th August, 2023.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance & Strategy)
Maasai Mara University
P. O. Box 861-20500
Email: [email protected]
Maasai Mara University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity; persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
