Organisation: Uganda Christian
University (UCU)
University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Vice Chancellor
About UCU:
Uganda Christian University (UCU), a private institution founded in
1997 by the Province of the Church of Uganda is dedicated through teaching,
scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and social
involvement to the preparation of students for thoughtful, productive lives of
Christian faith and service in their respective professions and places. UCU is
seeking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and committed candidate to
fill the position of Deputy Vice – Chancellor, Finance and Administration. This
is a senior position within the University’s Management structure and the job
holder is the Chief Finance and Administration Officer of the University.
1997 by the Province of the Church of Uganda is dedicated through teaching,
scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and social
involvement to the preparation of students for thoughtful, productive lives of
Christian faith and service in their respective professions and places. UCU is
seeking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and committed candidate to
fill the position of Deputy Vice – Chancellor, Finance and Administration. This
is a senior position within the University’s Management structure and the job
holder is the Chief Finance and Administration Officer of the University.
Job Summary: The candidate
will be responsible for the development and implementation of sound financial
and administrative policies that ensure financial and administrative strength
needed by the University to realize its mission and objectives.
will be responsible for the development and implementation of sound financial
and administrative policies that ensure financial and administrative strength
needed by the University to realize its mission and objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, guidance, coordination
and direction in the directorates within the division. - Coordinate preparation of financial
statements, budgets, reports and auditing of University income and
expenditure for presentation to management and boards for approval. - Liaise with Financial Institutions such as
banks, relevant government offices, suppliers, creditors, student, staff
and faculty/department on various management and technical issues. - Develop and implement all fiscal,
administrative policies and appropriate procedures to ensure common
understanding in the performance of duties and responsibilities and align
them to the University’s strategic plan. The job holder must constantly
monitor the operations direction in line with the strategic plan of the
University - Ensure each department has easy access to
policies and procedures to ensure continued service delivery. - Serve as accounting officer and be
responsible for the management and administration of University finances
and human resources: 4. Provide and maintain an effective budgetary
planning and auditable process for ensuring strict compliance with all
approved budgets each financial year: - Propose for enactment and coordinate
robust Human Resources policies, procedures and systems that attract and
retain qualified and experienced personnel; - Ensure that the University delivers high
quality services to all its stakeholders; - Ensure the development, deployment and
support of an information technology strategy throughout the University
for management students, academic and administrative needs; - Custodian of the University Seal, policies
and documents: - Design and co-ordinate procurement
policies, and procedures that would ensure the University receives quality
services from suppliers and gets value for its money; - Keep and maintain inventory of all
University assets: - Keep and maintain all types of University
Insurances; - Any other duties as may be prescribed by
the Vice Chancellor in the advancement of the University.
Qualifications, Skills, and
Experience:
Experience:
- Possess strong faith and integrity, a
committed Christian and member of the Church of Uganda or of the Anglican
Communion Churches in fellowship with the Church of Uganda; - At least twelve (12) years progressive
experience in finance and management positions at a senior level; - Should have a good Masters degree from a
recognized institute of higher learning. A PhD or higher professional
qualifications such as ACCA/CPA etc will be an added advantage; - Strong team leadership skills and
demonstrable knowledge of strategic planning; - Competency in Accounting & Financial
Management in a large organization; - Excellent verbal and written communication
skills; - Strong organizational and negotiating
skills; - Knowledge of national laws and policies in
education; - Competency in MS Office Applications and
accounting Software: - Demonstrable capability for supervision
and monitoring of subordinated directorates/departments dispersed across
the University;
Age limit: Above 40 years of
age.
age.
How to Apply:
All applicants should submit an application letter clearly
demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae/Resume and the
vision for the position applied for together with three references. Please attach copies of academic and
professional certificates and transcripts and send them to:
demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae/Resume and the
vision for the position applied for together with three references. Please attach copies of academic and
professional certificates and transcripts and send them to:
The Secretary Search Committee for position of Deputy Vice Chancellor,
Uganda Christian University Pilkington Building, P.O. Box 4, Mukono, Uganda.
Uganda Christian University Pilkington Building, P.O. Box 4, Mukono, Uganda.
For details, please visit our website: www.ucu.ac.ug
NB: Only short listed
candidates will be contacted
candidates will be contacted
Deadline: Friday, 26th July 2013 by 5:00 PM
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