Overseeing the accounting function of the University, including supervision of staff.
Managing the student debtor account, ensuring timely payments of school fees and development of payment plans where necessary.
Leading the annual audit by preparing the final accounts and audit schedules, and ensuring tax compliance.
Ensuring
integrity of all accounting ledgers. Review the master budget to
ensure that departmental budgets have been captured accurately.
Ensuring taxation issues (PAYE, Withholding Tax and VAT on imported services) and in compliance.Minimum qualifications
Graduate degree in business administration, commerce, accounting, finance, economics or equivalent.
Professional Qualifications: CPA (K) or ACCAOther Requirements: Member of ICPAK or relevant accounting professional body
Skills required: Computer proficiency skills
Minimum Experience: At least five (5) years relevant professional experience in the same capacity
Interested
applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers,
both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Off Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: jobs [at] usiu.ac.ke or hr [at] usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke
Internal AuditorJob Purpose: Developing and implementing an
effective and efficient internal audit function within USIU. Internal
audit function as an independent, objective, assurance and consulting
activity designed to add value and improve university operations
Responsibilities:
Developing
and implementing an effective and efficient internal audit function
within USIU. Internal audit function serves as an independent,
objective, assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and
improve university operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined
approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management,
control, and governance processes.
Developing in consultation
with senior management a yearly risk based internal audit plan for the
entire university and submit for the board audit committee approval
Ensuring
a smooth and efficient internal audit department with sufficient
resources to expedite plans, qualified and efficient staff, and applying
the best audit methodologies and standards in the practice
Ensure
quality of audit reports clearly communicating findings and
recommendations on areas for improvement to safeguard risk and assure
efficiency in operations
Obtaining and corroborating feedback
from management the status on the implementation of internal audit
reports on a timely basis
Promoting adoption of best practice in all university processes
Liaising
with the University’s external auditors and follow-up on issues
identified in the external audit to ensure they are resolvedSkills required:
Computer proficiency skills
Excellent analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Good communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent.
Professional Qualifications: CISA and CPA (K) or ACCA
Minimum Experience: At least 5 years work experience in a similar position.Interested
applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers,
both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Off Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: jobs [at] usiu.ac.ke or hr [at] usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke
Assistant AccountantJob Purpose: Management of accounts receivables
Responsibilities:
Maintaining and update the student accounts.
Handling queries pertaining to student fees balance and administer the production of statements as and when required.
Generating and send out student statements to students/sponsors to hasten collection.
Giving financial and final clearance to students and also clear financial holds.
Processing student refunds monthly.
Reconciling cafeteria debit notes monthly
Making payment arrangements with students, parents and sponsors with outstanding fee balances at the beginning of each semester.
Producing debtors aging analysis monthly.
Drafting letters and prepare invoices for students.Skills required
Computer proficiencyMinimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in business administration, commerce, accounting, finance, economics or equivalent.
Professional Qualifications: CPA IIMinimum Experience: 2 years in a similar position
Interested
applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers,
both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Off Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: jobs [at] usiu.ac.ke or hr [at] usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke
Business Application AdministratorJob Purpose: To
ensure business applications on the campus are running effectively and
provide support to users in resolving their issues in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Managing the ERP, Library System, e-learning platform and other business applications
Managing SQL, Oracle and Informix databases that run various business applications
Developing reports across the different systems to support decision making in the University
Ensuring that access to the business applications is secure and available 24x7
Responsible for backup and restore procedures across the different systems
Undertake system upgrades and patches for the applications and databases
Responsible for undertaking projects to upgrade systems or add on new modules
Working with local and international vendors to resolve problems logged into the helpdesk in a timely manner
Ensuring documentation for the various systems are up to dateMinimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or related degree
Database Certification in Oracle or Microsoft SQL
Minimum Experience: 1-2 years’ experience managing applications in a busy environmentSkills required
Good interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Detail oriented
Innovative skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsInterested
applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers,
both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
Off Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: jobs [at] usiu.ac.ke or hr [at] usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke
External Communications CoordinatorJob Purpose:
Establishing, maintaining and continually improving a joined up,
proactive and effective External communications process for USIU.
Responsibilities:
Contributing
to and develop the University’s External communications strategies.
Managing External communication activities, the University website,
intranet, POS material and other External communication needs as
required.
Giving updates on external activities to be up loaded
on the university social sites to ensure they are fully updated to meet
USIU’s publicity, marketing, fundraising and communication needs.
Overseeing
production of news and feature stories, publicity materials, press
releases, photographs, videos, and other strategic and targeted
communications as required.
Plan, organize and direct Public
Relations activities and events that enhance USIU’s relationship with
various target audiences and enhance positive publicity.
Collating and analyzing media coverage.Skills required:
Excellent ability to communicate fluently in English
Strong editing skills
Strong conceptual skills
Excellent ability to communicate fluently in English
Ability to write clear, concise, persuasive prose
Ability to proof work for quality, clarity and accuracyResourcefulnessMinimum qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Communications Studies / Advertising / Public Relations / Marketing
Minimum Experience: 5-7 years in Public Relations/Communications/Marketing
Interested
applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers,
both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
off Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: jobs [at] usiu.ac.ke or hr [at] usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke
External Relations Assistant Job Purpose: To establish a
robust coordination mechanism with USIU’s stakeholders to achieve
overall effectiveness in fundraising and social investment programs.
Responsible for:
Advancing USIU CSR programs
Profiling and advancing IPA flagship projects and events
Promoting implementation and enforcement of the university fundraising policy across the university community
Supporting external communication with current and potential partners.
Identifying and researching opportunities in Fundraising and Grants.
Managing relevant records for partners, networks, donors, alumni and volunteers
Promoting knowledge management for IPA Division
Coordinating the Fundraising Readiness Assessment processes
Monitoring fundraising milestones and outputsSkills required:
Interpersonal and analytical skills
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Computer literacy skillsMinimum qualifications: Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Marketing (Public Relations) or Project Management.
Minimum Experience: 3 years in a similar position
Interested
applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers,
both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by Thursday, September 20 2012 to either of the following addresses:
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
off Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: jobs [at] usiu.ac.ke or hr [at] usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke
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