Principal and Head of Finance Jobs

Kapsabet Bible College was founded in1895 with an aim of training Pastors to serve in the Church.It has since trained over 1,000 pastors, leaders, chaplains, teachers and missionaries that are currently working in different parts of the world.
Since its inception, the College has realized significant expansion of its facilities and infrastructure.
Leveraging on these, the College intends to expand its training to include non-theological programs and research activities in the coming years.
The Board of Directors of Kapsabet Bible College is thus seeking eminent scholars with an outstanding record of leadership for the position of The Principal and Head of Finance.
The Principal will have both administrative and academic responsibilities over the College and will be tasked with steering the College towards achieving its strategic objectives.
A) The Principal
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:

Must be in possession of a Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree or its equivalent from a recognized Institution/University

Must have at least five (5) years of experience in senior academic and management positions at reputable Institutions of Higher Learning.

Must have demonstrated outstanding administrative/managerial capability in the organization and management

Must have demonstrated capacity to attract and retain resources

Must have demonstrated understanding of and commitment to academic excellence, highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

Must have a track record of success and performance, characterized by a clear vision and strategic planning.Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant is expected to:

Provide an innovative and visionary leadership to the College.

Establish systems and strategies that address students’ and staff’s welfare, discipline and conduct.

Institute strategies for sustainability of the College

Initiate and sustain linkages with other institutions of higher learning.

Promote and maintain the academic standing of the College.

Mobilize financial resources.B) Head of Finance
Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking or other relevant disciplines.

Professional qualification such as CIMA/CFA/CPA/ACCA

Valid Membership in relevant professional bodies

2-3 years work experience in Finance, Accounting, Auditing

Experience in Credit control and Accounts receivable

Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and Knowledge of SAP highly desirable.

Knowledge of International Financial and Reporting StandardsNote: Applicants for both posts must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by providing relevant certificates from the following bodies;

Kenya Revenue Authority

Higher Education Loans Board

Criminal Investigations Department

Relevant professional bodiesTerms and Conditions: The posts are on a five (5) year contract and will be eligible for renewal upon satisfactory performance.
The post carries a competitive package and terms, whose point of entry will depend on qualification and experience of the successful candidate.
Applications with a Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter containing details of qualifications, experience, present position, current remunerations, e-mail address, telephone, and names of three referees with their e-mail and telephone numbers should be submitted to the undersigned to reach him on or before 30th June, 2015.
Applicants are requested to write directly to the undersigned, and to ask their referees to do the same.
Chairman
Kapsabet Bible College
P.O. Box 20-30300
Kapsabet, Kenya