• Implementing accounting policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines and procedures;
• Coordinating management accounting and preparation of financial statements and Accounts;
• Ensuring implementation of financial controls and regulations;
• Authorizing payments within the prescribed limits;
• Coordinating preparation of financial and accounting work plans and budgets;
• Ensuring consolidation of cash flow projections;
• Ensuring timely provision of accounting financial reports;
• Compiling and maintaining inventory of all bank accounts and approved signatures;
• Interpreting financial policies, regulations and procedures;
• Ensuring invoicing and accounting of University services;
• Maintaining and updating of accounting records;
• Reconciling creditors, and debtors’ accounts;
• Validating monthly bank reconciliations statements;
• Ensuring that all payments are within the approved University budgetary provisions;
• Monitoring and reviewing of inventory transactions;
• Updating vote heads for various Departments;
• Preparing budget estimates for the university;
• Developing the departmental work plans;
• Participating in quality management and performance contracting processes; and
• Maintaining asset register.

Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Finance and Accountant Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Accounting, Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent qualification from accredited examination body;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body;
• Registered with relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and,
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (FINANCE AND ADM

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO NOTE THAT:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews;

• National Identity Card;
• Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
• Any other supporting documents and testimonials;

Clearances from the following bodies: (i) Kenya Revenue Authority; (ii) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; (iii) Higher Education Loans Board; (iv) Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus; (v) Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate); (e) Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and (f) Recommendations from relevant professional bodies (where applicable).

MODE OF APPLICATION

• Applications should be submitted either as hard copy(manual) or electronic (online), together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts. (i) The Hard Copy applications should be clearly Addressed to as;

​​​​ Name and Number” National Defence University-Kenya and delivered to:Application for Advert

THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION)
NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY-KENYA
P.O BOX 3812-20100
NAKURU

• Online applications should be submitted via e-mail to:Recruitment2025@ndu.ac.ke with the advert name and number on the subject line.
• Detailed job Specifications can be found at www.ndu.ac.ke.

All applications should reach the National Defence University-Kenya on or before 25th June 2025 latest 5.00pm (East Africa Time).