Chief Financial Officer at Mukuba University

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacancies at Mukuba University.

3.0 JOB TITLE: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (RE-ADVERTISED)

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for directing and overseeing all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions of the university in order to ensure transparency, accountability and value for money.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To prepare and monitor budgets and cash flows of overall income and expenditures of the University.
• To initiate strategic planning of the resource allocations to the various Schools, Units and Departments.
• To ensure completeness, accuracy and validity of University financial information and safeguard of the University assets.
• To provide timely quarterly and audited annual reports to Management.
• To advise Management on trends in expenditures and income to ensure that financial decisions are kept in line with budget allocations, expenditure and income.
• To ensure security of transaction documents and enforcing accountability of staff supervised.
• To undertake such duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with 5 “O” Levels Credits which should include English Language and Mathematics
• Must have a Bachelor of Accountancy or full ZICA, ACCA or CIMA and a Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Knowledge on government and University operations will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts and finance in a reputable institution at Senior Management level.
• Must have knowledge on Accounting Packages such as SAGE, Pastel
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Emotional stability and ability to balance the requirements of different stakeholders of the University.
• Integrity, honesty, ethical values, professional conduct and soberness of character are mandatory requirements.
• Must be a fully paid up member of ZICA

Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements should apply enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae, copies of educational certificates certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority, names and addresses of three traceable references and contact address/telephone/e-mail details. A competitive offer will be given to successful candidates for each of the positions.

To apply for these positions: Send the electronic copy of your applications to [email protected] and copy to [email protected]. Hard copy applications should be sent to the address below:

The Vice Chancellor

Mukuba University

Off Kitwe – Chingola Dual Carriage Way

P.O. Box 20382

ITIMPI, KITWE

ZAMBIA

Candidates are encouraged to send both hard and electronic copies.

Closing date: 21 March, 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Mukuba University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.