About Us

About

The finance department serves a wide range of customers, both internal and external. The department has policies and procedures that guide, reinforce and clarify the standards expected of employees in the process of service delivery.

The department performs various functions, which include the following:

Preparing and ensuring that University budgets are submitted to the relevant authorities within the stipulated time.
Administering approved Budget and prescribing budgetary procedures for effective budgetary control.

CPA Lawrence Kamonjo HEAD OF FINANCE

Processing payment for various expenditure items and activities.
Receiving and receipting revenues.
Maintaining a system of internal controls that ensures that all revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities of the University are properly accounted for.
Maintaining books of accounts of the University, and the Fixed Assets Register.
Ensuring compliance with the applicable statutory requirements.
Implementation of financial policies and procedures.
Preparation of financial reports and facilitating audit activities

Members of the Finance department

OUR GOAL: To sustain customer satisfaction, through the provision of quality and timely services.

The department has the following six sections that perform distinct financial functions:

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Student Finance

Members of the Student Finance Section (L-R, Yusuf Muthomi, Mercy Muthoni, David Kiambi, Cecilia Njenga

Cash Office

Members of the Cash Office Section (L-R,Grace Akinyi, Yvonne Mutuku, Lincoln Mbogo, Evalyn Wanjira, Ruthlily Wanjiru)

Revenues Section

Members of the Revenue Section (L-R,Catherine Kiura, Geoffrey Mwenda, Lawrence Kamonjo-Head of Finance, Evalyn Wanjira, Lincoln Mbogo)

Examination Section

Members of the Examination Section (L-R, Cosmas Nyaga, Eunice Wandiri) and Nicasio Nyaga from Fixed Assets

Payment

Members of the Payments Section (L-R, Jerry Sumba, Monicah Kaburu, Rosemary Machoya, Tonny Kariuki)

Members of the Department

Members of the Finance Department attending a departmental meeting

Our customers
Finance department deals with a wide range of customers, who include: students, suppliers of goods and services and members of staff. As a department, we strive and are committed to meeting and exceeding the expectations of our customers. On payment, we are widely known for the accuracy and timely processing of invoices and other claims. The department has a robust service delivery system, with internal checking mechanisms, that guarantees quality services.
Key achievements of the department
a) Having a reliable system of internal controls, with no fraud or scandal in the department.
b) Quality and timely services to our customers.
c) Compliance with the applicable Statutory requirements.
d) Excellent performance in performance contracting.
Corruption reporting
The finance department does not condone corruption. Any attempt by any member of the department to solicit for bribes, or other favours, in exchange of service should be reported to the University Management through the existing corruption reporting channels of the University.
Contribution towards the success of the University
The finance department is a significant contributor to the overall success of the University. The department collaborates with other University departments and sections in delivering great success to the University of Embu.
The Department adheres to policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and prudence in the utilization of resources.