THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

OF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

“Consecrate them in the Truth”

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) is a chartered private international
university which enjoys a heritage of 35 solid years of offering quality education
grounded on values. Our vision is to be a world-class university producing
transformative leaders for Church and society. Our mission is to promote excellence in
research, teaching and community service by preparing morally upright leaders based
on the intellectual tradition of the Catholic Church. CUEA has six Faculties: Theology,
Education, Law, Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Science. Two institutes: Canon
Law and Regional Integration and Development and the Centre for Social Justice and
Ethics.

We wish to recruit dynamic, qualified and result-oriented persons to fill the following
positions:

1. CREDIT CONTROLLER

Job Purpose:
To ensure that all tuition income of the University has been invoiced, collected and
accounted for in a timely manner and all scholarships have been credited in the
students’ accounts on a timely basis and in line with the International Financial
Reporting Standards and University policies.

Reporting: Reports to the Chief Finance Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Follow up on system issues to ensure the system is working efficiently and effectively.
2. Ensure all the incomes have been invoiced and collected.
3. Pull scholarships, debit notes, credit notes and invoices from the students system to
the financial reporting system.
4. Review all revenue, scholarships, debtors and student account reconciliations on a
monthly basis.
5. Prepare audit schedules and respond to all audit queries relating to accounting for
revenues and debtors.

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6. Review and approval of any credit notes, debit notes and any other adjustments
to the students’ accounts before they are effected.
7. Liaise with other departments and Finance sections relating to student accounts.
8. Ensure an effective and efficient process is applied for the collection of student fees.
9. Ensure a flexible approach is adapted, within an agreed framework, when dealing with
repayment plans in response to internal and external demands.
10. Provide assistance and advice on a diverse range of student issues, including student
finance regulations, anti-money laundering and withdrawal policies.
11. Engage with other departments to ensure the relevant support is in place for the
student’s needs, including student funding, welfare, careers, accommodation and
faculties.
12. Deal with students in a tenacious but empathetic manner to obtain maximum debt
collection within a supportive and understanding environment.
13. Work closely with the Registry Department on the tuition fee anomalies identified on
the attendance confirmation report. Investigate each case and resolve with the
appropriate action.
14. Under the guidance of the Senior Accountant, take the lead on specific tasks to monitor
and analyse the trends of University debt suggesting measures to assist with debt
support and utilising funds available in the most cost effective manner.
15. Support the debt review panel with analysed reports of the University’s outstanding
student debt and provide recommendations.
16. Liaise with and inform other departments and faculties of issues relating to outstanding
payments.
17. Chase overdue invoices for Corporate/Commercial Debt held on the University sales
ledger.
18. Understand credit control practices and collection process including the legal collection
processes and their constraints.
19. Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time;

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or a relevant field from an accredited institution.

• CPA (K) or its equivalent.
• Eight (8) years’ working experience 3 years of which must have been in a similar position.
• Ability to generate, analyse and interpret the following documents:
a) Financial Statements
b) Daily cash collection report
c) Receipts
d) University Budget
e) IFRS and IAS
f ) HR Manual
g) University policies
h) Finance Manual

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• Knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
• Hands on experience with IT and in particular Sage ACCPAC.
• Knowledge of Internal and external audit practices and principles.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, tact and diplomacy and demonstrate proven ability to
deal with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Confident, organised and an accomplished problem-solver.
• Integrity, honesty and ethics.
• Excellent verbal & written communication.
• Ability to investigate and solve finance related problems.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism –maintains a professional approach based on ethics and CUEA values.

2. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Job Purpose:
To ensure efficient, effective and timely update and maintenance of the general ledger
on a timely basis and in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards and
review of University policies.

Reporting: Reports to the Chief Finance Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Update the cashbook and balance it on a daily basis.

2. Review of investments, assets, loans, and cash and bank reconciliations and ensure
they are done within set deadlines.
3. Post the ledger batches and the journal entries to the General Ledger Approving
allocations for all payments made and revenues received to ensure that such are
charged in the appropriate account codes.
4. Pull receipts from the students system to the financial reporting system on a daily
basis.
5. Ensure that the Finance Department’s accounting procedures and policies are
properly adhered to by the staff.
6. Identify and coordinate training needs of the finance office staff through regular
checks, review and supervision of their work.
7. Liaise with the internal auditor on matters’ relating to the accounts as well as
handling audit queries from both the internal and external auditors.
8. Ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory regulations in the areas of taxation,
labour laws etc.
9. Attend committee meetings.
10. Maintain an orderly and clean chart of accounts. Any other duty as may be assigned
by the supervisor from time to time;

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Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or a relevant field from an accredited institution.

• CPA (K) or its equivalent.
• Eight (8) years’ working experience 3 years of which must have been in a similar
position.
• Knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
• Hands on experience with IT and in particular Sage ACCPAC.
• Knowledge of Internal and external audit practices and principles.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, tact and diplomacy and demonstrate proven ability
to deal with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Confident, organised and an accomplished problem-solver.
• Integrity, honesty and ethics.
• Excellent verbal & written communication.
• Ability to investigate and solve finance related problems.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism –maintains a professional approach based on ethics and CUEA values.

3. HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Purpose:

To provide effective leadership to the internal and external audit teams in reviewing the
operations and controls of the University, managing all internal audit teams and liaison
on external audit activities.

Reporting: Audit and Risk Management Committee of the University Council

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop Internal Audit framework and policy and operating procedures.

• Establish, implement and monitor risk based internal audit mechanisms.
• Ensure that CUEA has appropriate and effective operational planning and
management systems.
• Ensure independent appraisals of CUEA’s activities, functions and operations to ensure
internal control frameworks are in place and operating efficiently.
• Lead and carry out special investigations and unplanned internal audit work through
relevant Internal Audit project teams.
• Lead and carry out systems audits.
• Lead and carry out branch audits and currency destruction independent reviews
periodically as required.

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• Provide regular reports to the Audit Committee of the Council on progress of work in
the department.
• Provide secretarial duties to the Audit Committee of the Council.
• Ensure that appropriate technical advice and support and quality assurance is
provided to the University Management Board.
• Develop, train, coach, motivate and evaluate functional staff in the department to
achieve their highest levels of performance.
• Identify and evaluate emerging risks and development of risk based audit plans.
• Provide objective and independent opinions on audit findings through written
reports.
• Keep abreast of emerging issues in corporate governance practices and advice
accordingly.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure that key risky areas are audited or investigated.
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the University Council or Vice
Chancellor.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any field relevant to operations

of the Central Bank.
• A professional qualification in relevant field study i.e. CIA, CPA-K, ACCA, CISA etc.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in audit (internal and or external) and any other relevant
area. Should have at least three years management level experience.
• Three (3) years’ experience in leading audit teams, project teams, risk based audits and
in undertaking special investigations/ audits.
• Should have proficiency in MS office applications and the ability to promote the use of
information & communication technology in the University.
• Must be a mature person;
• Must have excellent and effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal
skills;
• Must demonstrate a high level of responsibility, accountability and dependability;
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle and mange confidential information;
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision;
• Must be able to meet deadlines.

4. SENIOR LECTURERS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 POSITIONS)

Reporting: Dean, School of Business

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To teach Human Resource Management and supervise Masters and PhD students’
Projects and Theses/Dissertations;

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• To ensure regular and punctual attendance of classes and ensure quality CATs takes
place and feedback promptly given to student;
• To ensure examination drafts, moderation, proofreading and marking is done in good
time;
• To be available for students and staff for office consultation and ensure regular review
of his/her courses in conformity with quality assurance reports;
• To prepare and submit programme of personal growth and development to the HOD
on semester basis;
• To attend and effectively participate in DAB/DEB, FAB/FEB, student assemblies and any
ad hoc meetings called by the department, Faculty and University;
• To actively participate in internal and external seminars and work out library needs
(journals, books and cases) for his or her course units and solicit donation of books to
the library;
• To actively participate in department/Faculty/ University community service activities;
• To strictly observe policies of the Faculty/University in line with the University vision,
mission and strategic direction;
• To uphold good image of the faculty/ University and be committed to continuous
improvement of the department/faculty;
• To perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Dean, HOD and University
Management from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a PhD in Human Resource Management;

• Must have published at least three (3) articles in referred journals or the equivalent since
promotion to Lecturer;
• Must have evidence of contribution to excellence in teaching and three years university
teaching experience since promotion to Lecturer;
• Must have at least two (2) presentations at national or international conferences;
• Must have supervised at least four master’s theses;
• Must have at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level;
• Should have evidence of administration experience;
• Should be proficient in computer packages.

The Person:

• Should be a creative and innovative team player;

• Should possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Should be a person of integrity; morally upright and mature;
• Should be able to work under minimum supervision;
• He/she should be flexible and adaptable enough to work in a multicultural
environment;
• Should have the ability to guide and mentor students.

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 5. HEAD OF ADVANCEMENT, ESTATES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Reporting: Special Advisor to the Vice chancellor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support the Special Advisor to the Vice Chancellor in the development of long-range
strategies and plans, and coordinate monitoring and review of such plans;
2. Develop and implement policies relating to strategic planning, strategic developments,
resource mobilization and donor relations program;
3. Develop annual plans for the University in line with the Strategic Plan, and ensure
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the development plans;
4. Support the University with analysis and business planning to ensure continued
growth/profitability, and evaluate potential business partnerships;
5. Thoroughly assess new development opportunities both qualitatively and
quantitatively, evaluating strategic fit, industry competition and financial valuation and
impact;
6. Gather information on and analyze the emerging opportunities and threats, and advise
Management on timely basis;
7. Identify, establish and sustain positive and mutually-rewarding relations and
collaborations between the University and its donors, stakeholders and development
partners;
8. Design documents and implement a systematic and integrated donor relations
program that encompasses donor recognition events, endowed position installations,
and building naming dedications;
9. Develop and coordinate an annual comprehensive work plan that will include specific
fund raising goals and targets for proposals, appeals and campaigns with related
functional areas at the University, and evaluate monthly reports from the sections;
10. Develop fundraising strategies; and lead, coordinate and participate in efforts to
identify, solicit funds and gifts, including major gifts occasional foundation/corporate
grants, special events, endowment support and planned giving;
11. Manage and develop marketing tools for the Learning Resource Centre and other
University income generating facilities;
12. Oversee the maintenance and repair of buildings, roads, motor vehicles, machinery,
equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems;
13. Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that
facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with
government regulations;
14. Ensure the University’s assets are properly maintained and are insured; and ensure that
an assets register of all University property is maintained in liaison with Finance;
15. Ensure proper management of disasters and timely response to emergencies in order
for the University to operate without interruptions;
16. Monitoring and supervision of the various service providers (cleaning, maintenance,
motor vehicle) to ensure quality services and value for money;
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17. Routine inspection of property including fixtures and installed equipment to ensure
the building structure and furnishings are in good state of repair and maintenance at
all times;
18. Prepare estimates for renovations and new works and solicitation of quotes from
qualified service providers;
19. Manage leasing of facility space in liaison with the Finance Division and ensure that a
database of all estate related agreements, leases, contracts are maintained and
updated;
20. Liaise with the occupants of the premises to ensure they understand and adhere to
terms and conditions related to the occupation of the buildings;
21. Oversee the provision of general administration services at the premises e.g. transport,
maintenance, catering and infirmary services;
22. Ensure payments for ground rent, land rates, insurance premiums and all water and
electricity bills are made promptly;
23. Market the existing facilities to ensure optimal occupancy and use and market
anticipated facilities;
24. Prepare and manage annual recurrent and capital budget for the premises;
25. Oversee the outsourcing of security services for the university;
26. Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Special Advisor to the Vice
Chancellor.

Working Relationships:

• Work closely with the Special Advisor to the Vice Chancellor.

• Work with Deans and HODs.
• Build strong relationship with key stakeholders, donors and development partners.

Key Performance Measures:

• Increased resource mobilization.

• Strategy development and implementation.
• Strategy evaluation.
• Well organized alumni.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:

• PhD in strategic planning, project management or related field with 5 years’ experience
in strategy and operations or management consulting, project management or
operations management, 3 of which should have been in a similar position.
OR
• Master’s degree in strategic planning, project management or related field with at least
7 years’ experience in strategy and operations or management consulting, project
management or operations management, 4 of which should have been in a similar
position.

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• Working knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage.
• Evidence of participation in community service.
• Experience in resource mobilization, networking and fund raising.

Values and Competencies:

• High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion when handling confidential
information.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation, communication, interpersonal and
strategic leadership skills.
• Outstanding managerial and administrative capability, with proven leadership skills.
• Ability to develop high level networks and partnerships.
• Demonstrate understanding of strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation process
• Business and entrepreneurial acumen.
• Effective business development skills.
• Demonstrable commercial and financial management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Dynamic, mature, visionary and self-driven leader.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Interested applicants should send their application letter, CV, copies of relevant certificates
and transcripts, testimonials and three reference letters including one from the local
parish to: secretaryhr@cuea.edu

Applications should reach the Human Resource Manager on or before 26th July 2019.

CUEA is an equal opportunity employer.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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