Registrar - Administration and Finance

About the role

Africa International University is recruiting a Registrar - Administration and Finance, a senior management position reporting to the Vice-Chancellor. The postholder provides strategic leadership, coordination and oversight of the university's administrative, financial, human resource and institutional development functions, ensuring efficient service delivery, sound financial management, compliance with policies and regulations and sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Administration: lead and coordinate administrative services, oversee campus operations (facilities, security, transport, procurement, general services), develop and review administrative policies, coordinate committees and meetings, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Finance: ensure financial controls and accountability, oversee annual budgets and forecasts, prepare management accounts, audited statements and statutory returns, and liaise with auditors, banks, regulators and donors.
• Human resources: plan the workforce, recruit, onboard and manage performance, implement HR policies and staff terms, ensure compliance with labour laws, and promote staff welfare and capacity building.
• Institutional development: direct development initiatives, coordinate strategic planning and performance monitoring, support resource mobilization, partnerships, grants and donor relations, oversee project monitoring and evaluation, and support accreditation, quality assurance and marketing and branding.
• Cross-cutting: serve on the senior management team, advise the Vice-Chancellor and governing bodies, ensure risk management and internal controls, foster inter-departmental collaboration, uphold ethics and confidentiality, and perform other duties assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Administration and Management, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Public Administration or a related field from a recognized university.
• At least 7 years of leadership and management experience, with proven experience overseeing finance, administration, institutional development and human resources in similar or senior positions.
• Any of the following is an added advantage: CPA, ACCA, CHRP or equivalent professional certification.
• Knowledge of HR practices, labour laws and national education laws and policies.
• Must be a born-again Christian.

Required skills

• Competence in institutional management and/or education administration.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Strategic planning in education development.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication and relevant computer software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work in culturally diverse teams, and work calmly under pressure.