Mr. Geofrey Kiprotich Langat
BBA, MBA (Finance) , CPA(K)
Finance Officer
Email: finance@laikipia.ac.ke
Introduction
Finance Department is a part of the support departments at the University whose main duties are to receive and disburse all University finances. Students are advised to consult on matters related to financial issues when they are in need. The Department facilitates and supports students’ efforts towards financial gains. The department has several sub sections that offer various services as highlighted.
Finance Department is a part of the support departments at the University whose main duties are to receive and disburse all University finances. Students are advised to consult on matters related to financial issues when they are in need. The Department facilitates and supports students’ efforts towards financial gains. The department has several sub sections that offer various services as highlighted.
The Cash Office
- Issuing official receipts for all fees and other monies paid by the students through the bank.
- Keeping official receipts in safe custody and doing reconciliations.
- Receiving deposits from students wishing their money to be kept safely and refunding the same when required.
- Pay as you eat cashier serves students by selling them food through the use of a cash register at the Catering Unit.
Students Finance
- Keeping all students’ financial records up-to-date by showing the position of each student’s account, and whether there is any balance or excess payment on any money deposited.
- Keeping new students informed about the loan and bursaries received from HELB.
- Issue fees statements to students at the end of each semester or when requested.
- Keeping students posted on any funds chanelled through the University, e.g. CDF and individual sponsorship and ensuring that the same is availed to the beneficiaries.
- Issue fees statements to students at the end of each semester or when requested.
All the FEES MUST be paid to the following University Fee Collection Accounts country-wide:-
- Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd. – A/c No. 01-129-501-778-000
- Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd- A/c No. 1101-909-080
- Equity Bank Ltd – A/c No. 01602-9584-0456
The Office of the Finance Officer
The Finance Office is the overall supervisory office of all the sections in Finance Department. The office is open to students at all times. Students are encouraged to lodge any complaint to the Senior Accountant at any time. The following services are offered by the office of the Senior Accountant:
- Writing reference letters showing the fees structure and balance outstanding to any student who may wish to solicit for funds from well wishers.
- Giving up-to-date information to parents/guardians as regards the financial position of a student as they call from time to time.
- Providing advice to students on how to manage their finances.