Job description

The Directorate of Public Services (DPS) is one of three Directorates under the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Research (DVC - R). It is responsible for coordination and management of Continuing Education (CE), Consultancy through University Consultancy Bureau

Qualifications

Holder of a Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce/Business Administration majoring in Accountancy or Finance or any or any relevant field from any recognized Institution. Possession of Degree with minimum GPA 3.0 in Accountancy from a recognized Univer

Responsibility

i. To handle DPS finances and financial reporting, including collection of receipts for Directorate’s activities and travel funds; ii. To prepare the Directorate’s monthly bank reconciliation statements and proper books of accounts; iii. To prepare Quarterly and annual financial reports for DPS and UCB iv. To reconcile the Directorate’s debtors and creditors and ledger transactions; v. To prepare financial statements; vi. To prepare payment vouchers on day to day basis; vii. To issue receipts for DPS receivable and obtain acknowledgment for DPS payments; viii. To maintain register associated with accounts activities; ix. To maintain fixed assets, register and ensure that it is up to date; x. To maintain Staff and Consultants’ Imprest records and retirements; xi. To prepare various payment schedule such as student allowance, cheques; xii. To maintain spreadsheet and ledgers and ensure that funds are spent in accordance with the DPS budget; xiii. To participate in the annual planning meeting, preparations and maintenance of annual budgets; xiv. To design and generate financial reports for annual, monthly and ad-hoc reporting; xv. To ensure financial processes and controls are in place and comply with the University financial regulations, policies and practices; xvi. To ensure the remittance of all statutory consultancy deductions as per the law; distributions of consultancy income and fees; xvii. To process invoices, follow up on various fund requests, contactors and consultant payments in a timely manner; and xviii. To perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the immediate supervisor.

Work Experience

Four years (4) working experience with various financial and accounting management programs

Terms of Service

One-year fixed term contract renewable depending on performance and availability of funds