Duties and Responsibilities include:
Be in charge of the financial functions of the institution.
Implement accounting framework consistent to best practice.
Maintaining accurate and up to date records of all financial transactions.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and oversee implementation.
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to the Board.
Coordinate the annual audit process; liaise with external auditors and the directors.
Advise on the improvement of financial management system and internal control system.
Supervision of the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Department.
Ensure sound cash management of deposits, bank accounts and daily transactions.
Manage the school’s cash flow and forecasting.
Process payroll and remit taxes and levies to relevant agencies.
Work closely and transparently with all external partners.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Manage the school procurement process.
Provide the vision and the professional leadership of the school to maintain its success and to ensure high service to all its stakeholders.
Promote the school’s ethos in which the highest standards are expected from all members of the school community.
Ensure achievement of set targets on financial management and performance.
Follow up with parents to ensure that the school fees are promptly paid.
To monitor and evaluate school performance and report to the Board of Director.
Coordinate recruitment & retention of high quality staff, while promoting professional development.
Ensure that the school operates and abides to the Education Act & other relevant laws of Kenya.
Qualifications for the Accountant Jobs:
Certified public Accountant (CPA K or finalist).
A Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting will be an added advantage.
Good understanding of accounting principles IFRS.
5 years relevant work experience; 2 years preferably in an academic institution.
Ability to work in a multicultural diverse environment and under pressure.
Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, high integrity, dependable, and attentive to detail.
A track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills, which support and enable sound decision-making.
Ability to plan, manage and follow through on assignments and communicate at all levels of the institution in a timely and professional manner.
Successful candidates will be offered a competitive package, which includes; housing, medical, education for children and an incentive driven bonus scheme when certain targets are meet.
