Vacant Position: School
Accountant
Location: Nairobi
Nature of Job: Full time
Salary: 80K – 95K Gross
Summary: Our client a premier private school with international standards
is looking to employ an experienced accountant who will report directly to the
Finance Manager and perform the below duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Accurate day-to-day financial record
keeping and reporting
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Preparation of payment vouchers by
following laid down approvals and ensuring attachment of all relevant
supporting documents
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Providing input for cash advance
requests or requisitions and help in collection of the supporting documents for
these requests
·
Update accounts payable sub-ledgers,
ensure accurate posting to correct accounts, periods and perform monthly
reconciliations
·
Update accounts receivable and issue
invoices for school fees and other incomes
·
Process all vendor payments and
reconcile vendor statements
·
Perform monthly cash and bank
reconciliations
·
Petty cash management
·
Generating monthly trial balances for
the Finance Manager’s review
·
Post and reconcile M-pesa Paybill
accounts
·
Update financial data in databases to
ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
·
Be responsible for day-to-day financial
procedures including supplier payments, information sharing and filing ensuring
that appropriate follow-up actions are taken
·
Ensuring that supplier contractual
agreements are correctly in place for all key suppliers
·
Prepare and assist during external
and internal audits
·
Participate in annual stock counts
·
Perform any other duties as may be
assigned by school management
·
Ensure that all statutory payments
are done in a timely manner
Key Requirements, Qualifications and
Skills
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CPA (K)
·
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
degree or equivalent
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At least 3 years’ experience in
Finance and accounts management
·
Excellent oral and communication
skills with the ability to present financial matters to non-financial managers
·
High degree of computer literacy
especially Microsoft Office
·
Proficiency in SAGE 300 ERP is a must
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Ability to manage processes and
maintain accurate records
·
Must have good organizational skills
so as to handle work in an efficient and timely manner
·
Ability to work independently and
maintain flexibility in working hours
·
Ability to coordinate tasks to meet
deadlines
·
Must have good interpersonal skills
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Confident personality with an ability
to multitask
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Well presented
·
Flexible and mature approach with
ability to work unsupervised
Benefits Offered
·
An interesting working environment
·
Appropriate salary plus participation
in the school’s medical and pension scheme
If qualified send CV stating your
experience, skills and qualifications to careers@britesmanagement.com
Only the shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.