University Finance Officer
Should be mature, well motivated, have excellent financial management and unparalleled knowledge and experience, This is a challenging position requiring persons who are heading a finance department of a large and busy organisation for not less than 5 yrs, Candidates who are prepared to operate in a challenging higher environment are encouraged to apply
The University Finance Officer heads Finance Dept at the Central Office but s/he also an overseer of all College Finance Offices in the constituent colleges of the University of Malawi. The Finance Officer as an Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor, the University Registrar and Principals on matters concerning financial policy in the University of Malawi
An AMBA/MA majoring in Financial Accounting and Management, professional qualification such as ACCA/CIMA, demonstrate working knowledge of ICT and accounting packages,
Applicants who have an added advantage will be those who demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core functions of the University, appreciate challenges currently faced by the University especially on funding and resource mobilisation, show familiarity with hoe universities can be entrepreneurial, Knowledge of how to enhance income-generating at University and College levels, how to solve conflicts proactively, be willing to operate under intense pressure, demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity by taking necessary albeit unpopular decisions, Facilitate and encourage open effective communication, Able to work independently and also in teams, Have every good organisational skills, Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making, Encourage learning and haring of k knowledge, Stay composed and positive even in difficult and handle tense situations, Excellent leadership skills with the above to manage managers and achieve results though others, Show sound judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to identify and deliver creative solutions, Appreciation of how trusts and Public Private Partnerships operate, be familiar with insurance schemes function
Advising the Vice-Chancellor and the University Registrar on long-term investments and investment strategy, Registrar on long-term investments and investment strategy, Assisting the Vice Chancellor and the University Registrar in resource mobilization for University of Malawi, Initiating, identifying and negotiating transactions relating to monetary investments, Ensuring the efficient and effective conduct of the University’s financial management to maximize the return on its assets, Leading in annual tripartite financial (budget) negotiations among the govt (Treasury), Ministry of Education and the University, Coordinating the University’s budgeting process at both College and University wide level in liaison with College Finance Offices, Consolidating the University budget and statutory accounts, from individual college budgets and accounts, respectively, Developing and integrating financial systems so that data provided is relevant, timely and accurate to budget holders and University Committees, Developing manual and guidelines for accounting facilitating procurement standards, tenders and bidding, stores and inventories for use by accounting personnel, Serving as Secretary to the Finance Committee and advise Council on matters of financial policy and administration, Ensuring 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 finical managers, Consulting with the University Registrar on matters of University Internal Audit, essential audit was well as consulting College Principals in the exercise of ensuring that there is financial prudence in the College of University of Malawi, Preparing for annual audit and take le din assisting management in its response to letters from auditors and management, Coordinating tendering procedures in liaison with the Procurement Committee chaired by the University Registrar office, Taking part in strategic planning exercise of the University and also ensure the implementation of the strategic plan, Accounting to Council the financial performance of the University, Participating in the process and meetings of IPC at the University Office participating in senior leadership committees of the University, Providing logistical support to the University of Malawi Trust Fund, providing leadership to all Finance Department of eth university of Malawi, managing the investments portfolios on short-term funds, medium term and long-term,
Applications should be submitted to the address below, giving names and addresses of 3 traceable refs (Enclose 3 copies of your application), The University Registrar, University Office, P O Box 278, Zomba, registrar@unima.mw To reach the Registrar before 18th September Those who already applied need not reapply
