Ref, MU/ADM/01/6/2025

• The Chief Finance Officer shall, under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor, be the technical person responsible for the financial matters of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Finance Officer shall be responsible for:-

• providing guidance on the implementation of financial policies and procedures in the University;
• formulation and implementation of financial strategies for the University;
• organizing, controlling and supervising Finance and Accounting Units of the University;
• reviewing, planning, coordinating, designing, implementing and developing accounting
• services and systems in the University;
• timely submission of annual University financial statements and reports;
• setting and maintaining high Accounting Standards in the University; and
• advising the University Management Board on all financial matters.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• be a holder of an earned Master of Science (MSc), Master of Arts or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field;
• have a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any other related field;
• have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants and in good standing;
• have at least ten (10) years of experience four (4) of which should have been in the position of Chief Accountant or Deputy Chief Finance Officer or its equivalent in a university setting or public institution;
• haye demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, and coordination and organizational capabilities at top management level;
• must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, by attaching to the application relevant certificates from the following bodies;
  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Higher Education Loans Board;
  • National Police Service (Certificate of Good Conduct);
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
  • An Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
• provide evidence of information communication technology skills; and meet any other requirements as may be set by Council.
• an earned Doctorate degree from a recognized university, majoring in Finance,
• Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• a certificate in strategic leadership or management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks’ from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.