OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
This position reports directly to the University Accountant and is responsible for the following:
Receivables
Preparing invoices for University incomes.
Ensuring daily reconciliations of receipts
Banking of cheques received.
Carrying out of registration of students and attending to students’ issues.
Clearing of students for graduation and exams.
Maintaining good filing systems.
Payables
Receiving and posting of invoices and deliveries notes from procurement section.
Preparation of Payment vouchers, cheques for supplier’s payment.
Ensuring all statutory deductions are paid before the stipulated deadline.
Handling all issues concerning payments.
Responsible for submission of all statutory deductions to the respective authorities before due dates: i.e. NSSF, SHIF, PAYE, Withholding tax.
Budgeting
Assist in preparation of annual budgets
Ensure strict budgetary controls
Financial Reporting
Assist in preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts and reports.
Assist in External Audits.
Assist in preparation and production of various reports required by external parties.
Other Responsibilities
Assist in maintenance of fixed assets register
Debt collection
Bank reconciliation of all University bank accounts
Any other work assigned by supervisor
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance related
Minimum CPA Part Two
Five years’ experience in Accounting
KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Firm commitment to Christian ethical principles
Must have knowledge in the IFRS requirements
Have excellent customer care and interpersonal skills
Must have good problem-solving and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Must be a team player
Integrity and Ethical Standards: Demonstrable integrity, professionalism, and adherence to institutional ethics.
Applications shall be by submission of a soft copy document in PDF format (running as one document) to be received on or before 00 pm on Friday 31st January 2025. Applications in more than one document will not be considered.Each application shall be accompanied by an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other supporting documents.Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees, inclusive of one (1) Pastoral/Faith reference letter.In your application kindly indicate how soon you will be available to work.All application letters should be addressed to the University Vice-Chancellor.Applications shall be submitted to the following e-mail address: hr@scott.ac.ke The subject of the email should read “ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT – SCOTT CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY”.Late applications will not be considered.This advert and additional information about the University is available on the University website – www.scott.ac.keOnly shortlisted candidates will be considered.
Apply via :
hr@scott.ac.ke