Egerton University Investment Company

Egerton University Investment Company

Egerton University Investment Company, Egerton University Investment Company is a medium sized, organization, wholly owned by Egerton University. It comprises three units: ARC Hotel, Ngongogeri Farm and Lord Egerton Castle. To achieve our goals and high levels of efficiency, we are seeking for applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions.

Post: Finance and Administration Manager
Salary: Negotiable
Terms: Contract of three (3) years with a probationary period of six (6) months. The contract is renewable on mutual agreement subject to your performance.
Functions: Reporting to the Managing Director of the Company, the Finance & Administration Manager will be responsible for all the financial and administrative operations of the company in support of its core mandate.
Specific key tasks under this position shall include:
  • Formulation of sound financial policies, procedures and accounting systems that ensure effective management of funds
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, IFRS and other financial, human resource and procurement laws and regulations
  • Ensure timely preparation of financial management reports, budgets and implementation of budgetary controls and adherence to approved levels
  • Co-ordinate the development and implementation of the administrative and human resource policies of the company and provide overall oversight and supervision
  • Ensure the establishment and maintenance of human resource best practices including staff contract, performance management and continuous improvement of administrative services
  • Planning and implementing institutional administrative and development functions
  • Ensure adequate insurance cover, security arrangements and maintenance of all company property and assets
  • Provide overall oversight and supervision of all the financial and administrative departments and functions of the company.
  • Uphold a positive and professional corporate image
  • Liaise closely with the University Finance Controller on matters related to finance and accounting of the Company
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option), or its recognized equivalent
  • Member, in good standing, of ICPAK or any other equivalent and recognized professional body
  • Masters degree in either Business Administration or Human Resource Management or Procurement and Supplies Management will be an added advantage
  • At least seven years working experience, five of which should have been at a senior accounting/management level.
  • A proper understanding of the administration of Finances in the public sector
  • A person of high integrity and who is self motivated
  • Preferably below 50 years of age
Send your applications, attaching Six (6) copies of your academic and professional testimonials so as to reach us on or before the 4th of December 2015 by 1700hrs addressed to;-
The Managing Director,
Egerton University Investment Company,
P.O. Box 536 – 20115,
Egerton.

EXECUTIVE CHEF (1 POSITION)- EU/MD/2015/2016/1-ARC HOTEL
• Must have a Certificate in Food Production from Kenya Utalii College and with a post qualification experience of a minimum of 5 years in a busy “3”/”4” star Hotel
Or
• A Diploma in Food Production from any recognized institution with a minimum of 5 years experience in a busy hotel
• The successful candidate shall be hired on a 3 (three) year contract, renewal on performance basis.

PLANT MECHANIC (1 POSITION)- EU/MD/2015/2016/2-NGONGOGERI FARM
• Government Trade Test, grade 1 plant mechanic
• 5 Years experience in a busy workshop
OR
• Diploma in Agricultural Engineering or Plant Engineering
• 3 Years experience in a busy workshop
OR
• Craft Final Certificate in Agricultural Engineering or Plant Engineering
• 4 Years experience in a busy workshop

ACCOUNTS CLERK-RECEIVABLES (1 POSITION) EU/MD/2015/2016/3-ARC HOTEL
• Must have a Diploma in Accounting of College level and CPA II
• One Year Experience as an Accounts receivable clerk in a hotel environment
• The successful candidate shall be hired on a 1 (One) year contract, renewal on performance basis.

PURCHASING CLERK (2 POSITIONS) EU/MD/2015/2016/4-NGONGOGERI FARM & ARC HOTEL
• A Diploma in purchasing and Supplies Management
• At least three (3) years working experience in procurement
• Thorough understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and all other procurement legislations
• Membership to any of the professional bodies, KISM /CIPS
• Computer literate with knowledge of software e.g SAGE/ERP
• The successful candidate shall be hired on a 1 (One) year contract, renewal on performance basis.

CHIEF STEWARD (1 POSITION) EU/MD/2015/2016/5-ARC HOTEL
• Must be a high School graduate or possess an equivalent of the same
• 2 Years experience as a steward in a 3 star Hotel in a similar capacity
• The successful candidate shall be hired on a 1 (One) year contract, renewal on performance basis.

For detailed job descriptions, please visit The Egerton University website:www.egerton.ac.ke on the careers page.
Send your applications so as to reach us on or before the 20.08.2015 addressed to;-

The Managing Director,
Egerton University Investment Company,
P.O. Box 536 – 20115,
Egerton.