Deputy Director Finance & Accounts Job KSUC, Nandi, Kenya

Job description

REF: KSUC/ADM/05/07/2026)
Grade: KSUC Grade 14
No. of Posts: One (1)
Terms of Engagement: Permanent and Pensionable Terms

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities shall entail;

• Leading the development of the financial accounting and reporting policies and procedures to ensure alignment of the department objectives with the overall university’s strategy.
• Developing and monitoring the implementation of the annual work plan for the department to ensure deliverables are met and are in line with established timelines and quality standards.
• Leading in the formulation and implementation of the department budgetary control policies and procedures to ensure optimal resource utilization in the University College.
• Reviewing reports on monthly utilization of budgets and make recommendations on the budget variances to ensure efficiency in utilization of the University College resources.
• Developing the departmental work plan in line with the overall University College strategic plan.
• Overseeing duty allocation to all the staff members in the department for efficient service delivery and achievement of all set targets and objectives.
• Leading the development and performance management of staff that report to the position to ensure the achievement of both individual and departmental objectives.
• Liaising with human resource on recruitment of staff in the department to ensure that the finance department is adequately staffed.
• Reviewing management reports such as cash flows, budget variance reports and advice management on the financial performance of the University College for decision making.
• Instituting and coordinating risk management framework to ensure that University College resources are safeguarded and properly utilized.
• Preparing annual departmental procurement plans to ensure provision of required resources on timely basis for efficiency.
• Reporting regularly on finance performance of the University College to management and also report on budgetary variance to inform on financial decision making.
• Validating and approving accurate and timely administration of all tax and statutory compliance issues and effective management of payroll.
• Ensuring accurate and timely payments of goods, works and services;
• Reviewing periodic reports for submission to The National Treasury.
• Ensuring adherence to the approved budget to prevent overspending in votes.
• Liaising with Academic Division ensure that students are properly invoiced and fee collection is done at the right time to avoid interruption of student learning time.
• Verifying monthly bank reconciliations statements, trial balance and other reports to ensure accuracy.
• Undertaking surveys to establish areas of potential operational improvements.
• Implementing quality management system procedures in the department for conformity and efficiency.
• Preparing and controlling the finance department budget.
• Participating in the development of University College budget.
• Training and mentorship of finance staff.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, one must;

• Possess a Master’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
• Be a Certified Public CPA (K) or its equivalent.
• Have at least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at management level;
• Be a member of Institute of Certified Public s (K) and in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively;
• Have outstanding professional competence and hands-on experience in Financial Management and reporting;
• Demonstrate high administrative capabilities;
• Be computer proficient (Accounting packages) with detailed understanding of ERP;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit one (1) copy of application letter giving a detailed Curriculum Vitae showing their age, work experience, present post and salary attached, duly certified Academics and Professional documents, and other supporting documents.

Must submit an electronic scanned copy in PDF format (as a running pdf) to the email; recruitment@ksu.ac.ke

All applications should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position

Applicants should request three referees to write and send a confidential letter of recommendation directly to the undersigned.

Applications must be submitted on or before Tuesday, August 18, 2026 and be addressed to

THE PRINCIPAL
KOITALEEL SAMOEI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
P.O BOX 5-30307
MOSORIOT.

So as to be received by August 18, 2026 by 1700hrs.

Requirements

Apply by email: recruitment@ksu.ac.ke