Nova Academies is looking for
a superstar Associate
Accountant to
play a critical role of building accounting processes & procedures,
ensuring data capture to give Nova leadership a clear idea of the financial
health of the institution, cash management, debt collection etc.
The accountant will
facilitate these operations on Nova campuses and coordinate with the Operations
Office at Network / Head Office.
A school that demands
excellence, helps students learn by doing and exploring rather than by
memorizing, equips students with globally competitive science and technology
skills, and builds the character and growth mindset that will shape the rest of
their lives.
Now imagine that this school
is not in one town, in one country, but in every town, in every country.
This is what we imagine, and
we want you to help make it happen.
About Nova Academies
One year ago we launched a
new venture to build the first pan-African network of high-quality, affordable
primary and secondary schools. In 2016 we will be operating three schools - two
in South Africa and one in Kenya - and gearing up for rapid growth.
Our venture is structured as
a social enterprise to enable us to attract the investment that will be needed
to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students in the next
decade.
Our team culture is designed
to reinforce our vision:
- We model the
growth mindset we want our students to embody: you are challenged every
day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other point in your life
- We pursue
excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work
quickly
- We are
radically open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities
because doing so helps us grow
- We put our
students before our team, and our team before ourselves
- We bring
infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because joy
fuels the hardest work and learning
About The Role
You will also:
- Handling of all
confidential information with uttermost professionalism.
- Implementing
the Nova Group’s fiscal policies as they apply to the office of the
Associate Accountant.
- Managing cash
flow of the school operations.
- Manage the
inventory of stocks in the teaching division, kitchen, and maintenance (be
in charge of the school stores)
- Preparing and managing
accounts for the school for purposes of operations and audit
- Advising the
Finance Manager regarding sound financial management to maximize
efficiency of resources and minimize and eliminate avoidable wastage.
- Continually
developing and maintaining a list of suppliers and service providers to
have a catalog to refer to for the sake of competitive bidding.
About You
- A born
accountant with a love for numbers
- You love detail
and accuracy
- You love
learning new trends in your industry
- You have
completed CPA Part one
- You have at
least two years’ experience in accounting
- Thorough
knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
Does working at Nova
Academies excite you?
CLICK
HERE to apply online
If you’re a great fit, we
will drop everything and call you immediately.
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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is
identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews. If you do
not hear from us within 8 weeks of submitting your application, please consider
your application unsuccessful.
