Our client, a learning institution is
looking for a Finance Assistant.
The Finance Assistant will be
responsible for providing financial assistance and general implementation and
day-to-day liaison with counterparts.
The Finance Assistant will specifically be responsible for the following:
- Keep an accurate financial tracking system for
the entire Student fee payments; including charges for supplementaries,
repeat units, exemptions and installment payments;
- Follow up on due payments;
- Prepare weekly fee collection reports, monthly
and quarterly tutor claims reports for purposes of planning and payment
processing;
- Assist in student examination clearance and
refund procedures in relation to their fee payment status;
- Prepare vouchers and submission to accounting
department; Ensuring attachment of all relevant supporting documents with
vouchers;
- Provide input for cash advance requests or
requisitions and help in collection of the supporting documents for these;
- Assist in preparation and monitoring of budget
and financial expenditures and their conformity to the work-plan;
specifically in relation to tutor payments and departmental budgets and
prepare budget revisions.
- Produce financial reports; communicate with
the Finance Manager on the financial issues;
- Be responsible for day-to-day financial
procedures including supplier payments, debt collection, information
sharing and filing ensuring that appropriate follow-up actions are taken;
- Ensure the invoicing and billing agreements
are correctly in place for all key suppliers;
- Perform other duties as determined by the
Finance Manager.
The successful candidate should have
the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting of Finance;
- Must possess at least two (2) to three (3)
years of finance assistance experience, relevant to the function;
- Must have a strong ability to produce and
analyze reports rapidly;
- Demonstrated ability to manage processes and
maintain accurate records;
- Ability to work independently and to maintain
flexibility in working hours;
- Demonstrate effective organisational skills
and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner;
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to
meet deadlines;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Ability to write in a clear and concise manner
and to communicate effectively orally.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Quick
Books, Internet)
If you believe you qualify for this
position, please apply for the position by uploading your CV to our website: www.dpckenya.comunder
Vacancies.
Only qualified candidates shall be contacted
Only qualified candidates shall be contacted