Registrar - Administration and Finance

About the role

The University is seeking a senior Registrar to lead Administration and Finance functions. Reporting to the Vice‑Chancellor, the role oversees campus operations, financial management, human resources and institutional development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate administrative services supporting academic and operational activities.
• Manage campus facilities, security, transport, procurement and general services.
• Develop, implement and review administrative policies, procedures and systems.
• Coordinate institutional committees, statutory meetings and records management.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and governance requirements.
• Maintain effective financial controls, prepare and monitor annual budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee preparation of management accounts, audited financial statements and statutory returns.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, regulators, donors and other financial stakeholders.
• Direct workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management and staff development.
• Implement HR policies, terms of service and employee‑relations frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and promote staff welfare and engagement.
• Provide strategic direction for institutional development, strategic planning and performance monitoring.
• Support resource mobilisation, partnerships, grants management and donor relations.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of projects, marketing, branding and public image.
• Assist accreditation, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve on the senior management team, advise the Vice‑Chancellor and governing bodies, and ensure risk management and internal controls.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of senior‑level experience in administration, finance and human resources, preferably in higher education.
• Proven track record in leading large, multi‑functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with HR policy implementation and staff development.
• Excellent understanding of institutional governance, risk management and strategic planning.
• Ability to build partnerships, manage grants and engage donors.
• High level of integrity, analytical thinking and decision‑making capability.

Required skills