Manager, Finance - Graduate School

Introduction

​Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not for profit, university and teaching hospital system, committed to the development of human capacities through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, and application through service. AKU seeks to prepare individuals for constructive and exemplary leadership roles, and shaping public and private policies, through strength in research and excellence in education, all dedicated to providing meaningful contributions to society. AKU is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of institutions working to improve opportunities and living conditions for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world. First established in Pakistan in 1983, AKU now includes 13 campuses, seven hospitals and 217 outreach centres across eight countries. Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of ​Manager, Finance - Graduate School.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Manager, Finance – GS will manage the financial functions of the Graduate School.  S/he will monitor internal and external grants, internal and external audits, funding requests, budget preparation and monitoring. Key responsibilities will include: Managing financial function of the Graduate School, Finance Department Monitoring and supervising all Graduate School revenue, expenditure, receivables, payables, accruals, capital work in progress, grants accounting, fixed assets etc. to ensure compliance with institution policies Strong financial control across all programmes and advise senior management on various operational strategic decisions. Preparing various financial reports as and when required by the management Preparing monthly funding request as well as preparing and monitoring of budgets, cash flow projections and feasibility studies Verifiying & authorizing payment vouchers, petty cash vouchers and journal vouchers Assisting in preparing financial policies, procedures & guidelines Take a pro-active approach in collection of student related fees and reporting Establishing effective working relationships with Donors and Related Party Representatives Visiting other campuses on special assignments as and when required.

Requirements

​Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Accounting).  Professional qualification in accounting CPA or ACCA.   A minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar role with strong managerial, analytical, administrative and communication skills.

To Apply

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu Applications by email are preferred. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applications should be submitted latest by August 22, 2012.