Our client is a leading private school with three branches in the Coastal Region.
They seek to hire an efficient School Accountant who will provide support to the Finance department by managing daily accounting tasks.
Responsibilities
Prepare pupil’s bills and collect all fees
Monitor the school financial systems /procedures/ policies
Keep accounts of the school, prepare statements of financial activity and balance sheets
Maintain cash flow projections for current and future years
Co-coordinating the annual auditing process, ensuring implementation of the audit recommendations and ensuring effective internal controls
Monitoring and ensure compliance with school policies, tax and other statutory requirements
Responsible for key performance indicators mainly operating profit, trade receivables, bank borrowing, financial projections, cash flow management, inventory and relationship management with financial institutions and other key stakeholders
Manage the financial management functions within the school, report and advise on school finances
Prepare, maintain and monitor the school budgets including the provision of accurate estimates, forecasts and projections
Present proposed school budgetary plans to Senior Management
Prepare forecasts for future financial performance of the school
Planning and directing financing needs, working capital, cash and cost management to meet school objectives
Managing analysis of revenues / expenditure
Developing and providing ad hoc financial information to end users for business decision making
Determining and coordinating financial reporting and communication requirements both internally and externally
Skills & Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in commerce/ Finance or equivalent
CPA K qualification or equivalent
Over five (5) Years’ experience in a School
A mature person, aged 30 years & above.
Ability to handle demanding situations & work with minimum supervision
Good financial analysis and reporting skills
Good analytical skills with keen attention to detail
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (School Accountant – Mombasa) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke on or before 3rd June 2021.
