Hilltop Preparatory School is
a leading mixed private primary school (day & boarding) located in
cosmopolitan Kitale.
We are looking for a Chief
Accountant to
oversee the financial functions in the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities include;
- Be in charge of
the financial functions of the institution.
- Implement
accounting framework consistent to best practice.
- Maintaining
accurate and up to date records of all financial transactions.
- Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and oversee implementation.
- Prepare and
present monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to the Board.
- Coordinate the
annual audit process; liaise with external auditors and the directors.
- Advise on the
improvement of financial management system and internal control system.
- Supervision of
the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Department.
- Ensure sound
cash management of deposits, bank accounts and daily transactions.
- Manage the
school’s cash flow and forecasting.
- Process payroll
and remit taxes and levies to relevant agencies.
- Work closely and
transparently with all external partners.
- Ensure
compliance with statutory requirements.
- Manage the
school procurement process.
- Provide the
vision and the professional leadership of the school to maintain its
success and to ensure high service to all its stakeholders.
- Promote the
school’s ethos in which the highest standards are expected from all
members of the school community.
- Ensure
achievement of set targets on financial management and performance.
- Follow up with
parents to ensure that the school fees are promptly paid.
- To monitor and
evaluate school performance and report to the Board of Director.
- Coordinate
recruitment & retention of high quality staff, while promoting
professional development.
- Ensure that the
school operates and abides to the Education Act & other relevant laws
of Kenya.
- Any other
duties as assigned by the Board
Required Skills &
Qualifications;
- Certified
public Accountant (CPA K or finalist).
- A Bachelor’s
degree in finance or accounting will be an added advantage.
- Good
understanding of accounting principles IFRS.
- 5 years
relevant work experience; 2 years preferably in an academic institution.
- Ability to work
in a multicultural diverse environment and under pressure.
- Working
knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
- Excellent interpersonal
& communication skills, high integrity, dependable, and attentive to
detail.
- A track record
in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving
skills, which support and enable sound decision-making.
- Ability to
plan, manage and follow through on assignments and communicate at all
levels of the institution in a timely and professional manner.
Successful candidates will be
offered a competitive package, which includes; housing, medical, education for
children and an incentive driven bonus scheme when certain targets are meet.
Qualified candidates should send detailed CV including expected salary to :
director@hilltop.co.ke
Closing date: 31st October 2016.