Karatina University College Finance Officer, Chief Accountant, Deputy Registrar, Senior Accountant, ICT Director and Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Karatina University College, situated 15km North of Karatina town, is a constituent College of Moi University established through legal order 2010.

The College is seeking to fill the following positions.

Finance Officer

Grade 15

Ref: KarUC/FO/1/11

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Applicants must possess the following qualifications and competences;

A Masters degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized University
Bachelor of Commerce Degree or its equivalent
CPA(K) or its equivalent
Fifteen (15) years relevant experience, at least five (5) years work experience at the level of Deputy Finance Officer or Chief Accountant in a University setting or a public corporation of a comparable nature
Be a registered member of ICPA (K) in good standing
Practical experience of Information communication technology modern financial management techniques is mandatory.
Consistently demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, coordination and organization capabilities at top management level
Holders of PhD in relevant field will have an added advantage

Chief Accountant

Grade 14

Ref: KarUC/CA/1/11

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Applicants must possess the following qualifications and competences;

MBA or Masters Degree in Accounting or equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce or its equivalent
CPA (K) or its equivalent in good standing
At least five (5) years experience at the level of a Senior Accountant in a University setting or its equivalent
Experience in corporate planning, systems development and implementation, project management, statutory and financial reporting.
Demonstratable experience in preparation of annual forecasts and budgets, preparation of final accounts in line with IFRS and handling audit queries

Deputy Registrar Planning, Finance and Administration

Ref: DR/2

Grade 14

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Applicants must possess the following qualifications and competences;

A Masters degree in Public Administration, Economics or other Management areas
Worked for 5 years at the level of Senior Assistant Registrar in a University setting or its equivalent
Professional qualifications such as CPS or CPA will be an added advantage
Modern management techniques, including relevant aspects of ICT.

Senior Accountant

Ref: SA/1

Grade: 13

Applicants must possess the following qualifications and competences;

A relevant Masters Degree from a recognized University
CPA(K) plus 12 years relevant experience, at least 5 of which are in a senior position
Should be a registered member of ICPAK or any other recognized accounting professional body
Practical knowledge of ICT is mandatory at this level

ICT Director

Grade 13

Ref: KarUC/ICTD/1/11

Applicants must possess the following qualifications and competences;

A Masters degree in Computer Science or any other information Communication Technology related discipline from a recognized University
A Bachelors Information Technology or related field.
Relevant Professional qualifications e.g. ITIL,ITSM,CISCO
Minimum of 7 years experience in a technical Telecommunications/ Engineering/ IT management position
Demonstrate a high level of professional competence and outstanding management qualities in computerized information systems
A thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and the ability to interpret them into ICT functions and:
Shown merit and professional competence in work performance.

Legal Officer

Grade 12

Applicants must possess the following qualifications and competences;

Holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate
Have 3 years post-admission experience in civil and criminal litigation, commercial law, labor law, insurance law and conveyance
Be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations and all Labor Laws
Have experience in contract negotiations and drafting
Be a person of integrity with high moral and ethical values.
Not more than 35 years of age

Terms and conditions of service:

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the existing terms and conditions of service.

Mode of application

Applicants must submit three (3) sets copies of applications to the address given below so as to reach him on or before Friday 16th September, 2011 giving details of the age, educational and professional qualification, detailed work experience , present salary, telephone number and e-mail address and enclosing copies of certificates and testimonials and giving names and addresses of three(3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicants competence and area of specialization accompanied with Curriculum Vitae and duly certified copies of certificates and testimonials.

Applicants should indicate the reference for the job they are applying for and request their referees to write directly to the undersigned.

The Principal
Karatina University College
P.O Box 1957 – 10101
Karatina

Women Candidates are encouraged to apply.