Vacancy Details

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

• Earned Doctorate (PhD) from a recognized university in: o Business Administration o Finance, Accounting, Economics o Management, Public Administration, or a related field • A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is mandatory. • Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of 10–15 years’ relevant work experience, with at least 5 years in senior management in a university or comparable institution. • Proven experience in: o Financial management and budgeting o Human resource administration o Procurement and asset management o Policy development and institutional governance • Demonstrated experience working with University Councils/Boards and regulatory bodies

• Strong strategic leadership and decision-making abilities. • Proven capacity to manage large, diverse teams. • Ability to develop and implement institutional policies and strategic plans. • High level of integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership.

• Demonstrated expertise in: o Budget preparation and financial controls o Audits and compliance with statutory regulations o Revenue generation and resource mobilization • Strong knowledge of public finance laws, university financial regulations, and internal control systems. • Experience in ERP systems and modern financial management tools

• Sound understanding of: o University governance structures o Labor laws and human resource policies o Procurement laws and regulations • Ability to ensure institutional compliance with national and international regulatory standards.