University Finance Officer – UNIMA
We are looking for a mature, well motivated individual with excellent financial management skills, knowledge and experience of not less than 5 yrs gained from heading a finance department of a large and busy organisation, He/she should be prepared to operate in a challenging higher education environment where deadlines have to be met
As Head of the Finance Department and Advisor to the Vice Chancellor, the university registrar and Principals on matters concerning financial policy in the University of Malawi is expected to carry out the following
Provide leadership to the Finance Department of the University of Malawi which is also responsible for investment, Manage the investment of short-term funds and to advise the vice-Chancellor and the university registrar on long term investments and investment strategy, Assist the Vice-Chancellor and the University registrar in resource mobilisation for University of Malawi programmes, Initiative, identify and negotiate in the transactions relating to monetary evaluation of investments, Be responsible for the efficient and effective conduct of the University’s financial management in order to secure proper financial control of the University’s business and to maximise the return on its assets, take a lead in annual tripartite financial (budget) negotiations among the government (Treasury), Ministry of education and the University, Initiate and lead the University budgeting process at both college and University wide level in liaison with College
Finance Officers, Consolidate the University budget and statutory accounts from individual college budgets and accounts respectively, Implement and continue the development of finical systems that are well integrated with other sources of data which provide relevant, timely and accurate data to budget holders and University Committees in line with the approved budget, develop manual sand guidelines for accounting and procurement procedures and standards, tenders and bidding, stores and inventories for use by University accounting personnel, Serve as Secretary to the Finance Committee and advise Council on matters of financial policy and administration, Ensure that colleges are staffed with qualified and experienced financial managers by advising the office of the University Registrar on how it should recruit and deploy financial managers, Work hand in hand with the University registrar, the university Internal Auditor and College Principals in the
exercise of ensuring that there is financial prudence in UNIMA, Prepare for annual audit and take a lead in assisting management in its response to letters from auditors and management, Coordinate tendering procedures in liaison with the Procurement Committee chaired by the University Registrar, Take part in the strategic planning exercise of the University and implement aspects of it that lean towards finance, Account to Council the finical performance of the University, Be a member of the University Office Procurement Committee, the University Wide Management Committee and any other adhoc committees that may require his/her expertise and Provide support to the University of Malawi Trust Fund
An MBA/MA majoring in Financial Accounting and Management, ACCA/CIMA, Working knowledge of IC and accounting packages, Appreciation of how trusts and Public Private Partnerships operate and Familiarity with how various forms of insurance schemes function
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core functions of the University, Appreciation of the challenges currently faced by the University of Malawi especially in the area of funding, Familiarity with how entrepreneurial universities have developed and why, Knowledge of how income generating activities at University of Malawi level could be enhanced to broadcast its financial base, Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution, Willingness to operate under intense pressure, demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity by being willing to take difficult but necessary and unpopular decisions, Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication, Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, Very good organisational skills, demonstrate informed and transparent decision making, Encourage learning and sharing of
k knowledge, Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments and handle tense situations with diplomacy, tact and have a consistent behaviour towards others, Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage managers and achieve results through others, Sound judgement, analytical and problem solving skills and Flair and ability to identify and deliver creative solutions
As Head of the Finance Department and Advisor to the Vice Chancellor, the university registrar and Principals on matters concerning financial policy in the University of Malawi is expected to carry out the following
Provide leadership to the Finance Department of the University of Malawi which is also responsible for investment, Manage the investment of short-term funds and to advise the vice-Chancellor and the university registrar on long term investments and investment strategy, Assist the Vice-Chancellor and the University registrar in resource mobilisation for University of Malawi programmes, Initiative, identify and negotiate in the transactions relating to monetary evaluation of investments, Be responsible for the efficient and effective conduct of the University’s financial management in order to secure proper financial control of the University’s business and to maximise the return on its assets, take a lead in annual tripartite financial (budget) negotiations among the government (Treasury), Ministry of education and the University, Initiate and lead the University budgeting process at both college and University wide level in liaison with College
Finance Officers, Consolidate the University budget and statutory accounts from individual college budgets and accounts respectively, Implement and continue the development of finical systems that are well integrated with other sources of data which provide relevant, timely and accurate data to budget holders and University Committees in line with the approved budget, develop manual sand guidelines for accounting and procurement procedures and standards, tenders and bidding, stores and inventories for use by University accounting personnel, Serve as Secretary to the Finance Committee and advise Council on matters of financial policy and administration, Ensure that colleges are staffed with qualified and experienced financial managers by advising the office of the University Registrar on how it should recruit and deploy financial managers, Work hand in hand with the University registrar, the university Internal Auditor and College Principals in the
exercise of ensuring that there is financial prudence in UNIMA, Prepare for annual audit and take a lead in assisting management in its response to letters from auditors and management, Coordinate tendering procedures in liaison with the Procurement Committee chaired by the University Registrar, Take part in the strategic planning exercise of the University and implement aspects of it that lean towards finance, Account to Council the finical performance of the University, Be a member of the University Office Procurement Committee, the University Wide Management Committee and any other adhoc committees that may require his/her expertise and Provide support to the University of Malawi Trust Fund
An MBA/MA majoring in Financial Accounting and Management, ACCA/CIMA, Working knowledge of IC and accounting packages, Appreciation of how trusts and Public Private Partnerships operate and Familiarity with how various forms of insurance schemes function
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core functions of the University, Appreciation of the challenges currently faced by the University of Malawi especially in the area of funding, Familiarity with how entrepreneurial universities have developed and why, Knowledge of how income generating activities at University of Malawi level could be enhanced to broadcast its financial base, Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution, Willingness to operate under intense pressure, demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity by being willing to take difficult but necessary and unpopular decisions, Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication, Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, Very good organisational skills, demonstrate informed and transparent decision making, Encourage learning and sharing of
k knowledge, Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments and handle tense situations with diplomacy, tact and have a consistent behaviour towards others, Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage managers and achieve results through others, Sound judgement, analytical and problem solving skills and Flair and ability to identify and deliver creative solutions
Applications (3 copies) giving names and addresses of 3 traceable refs should be submitted under confidential cover to The University Registrar, University Office, P O Box 278, Zomba, email ; registrar@unima.mw By 30th April Those who already applied need not to reapply
