Our Client a school in Meru is currently looking to hire a
School Accountant.
Responsible for providing overall leadership and oversight
with respect all accounting and financial matters of the Company including
planning, budgeting and forecasting, statutory compliance, tax, accounting and
reporting.
The job holder will also be responsible for general
administration duties in the office.
Responsibilities
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Develop and install sound accounting
and financial management including procurement systems and procedures aimed at
improving financial performance and effective control and custody of the
company’s assets.
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Ensure that proper books of accounts
are maintained to satisfy legal and internal requirements
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Provide timely and accurate monthly
financial and accounting information to management
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Proper cash flow forecast and
management ensuring timely and full debt collection
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Treasury/bank reconciliation
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Prepare year-end financial accounts
and ensure that the year-end audit exercise progresses smoothly
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Develop, enhance and implement sound
accounting and operating procedures including sound internal controls and
ensure adherence to company policies.
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Safe custody of the cash collections
and ensuring the banking is timely done
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Ensure compliance with tax, financial
and other reporting and statutory requirements
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Prepare and compile company budgets
and control costs in line with the approved budgets
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Provide leadership to the team and
manage performance
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Planning, assigning, directing and
reviewing of accounts teams reports and operations
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Provide advisory opinion and guidance
on investment opportunities and decisions
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Addressing complaints from external
parties e.g. suppliers and customers
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Oversee payroll processing,
computations and integrity making timely adjustments and payment of statutory
obligations (NHIF,NSSF, PAYE and HELB) in compliance with the law.
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Review, investigate and correct
errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
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Update fixed assets and prepayment
schedules.
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Ensure timely payment of insurance,
maintenance and repair of all company assets and economic disposal of the same.
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Manage all contracted suppliers of
the company’s and oversee the effective running of the transport
service/program
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Acting /holding brief for management
when assigned
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Any other duties that may be assigned
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
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CPA (K) or its equivalent combination
of education and experience.
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Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft
Excel and any other Accounting packages.
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2 – 4 years accounting experience in
a school environment is highly desirable.Experience managing financial budgets
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Strong understanding of the Kenyan
tax laws
Skills and Competencies
Leadership skills
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Team work, team development and
ability to hold people accountable
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Initiative and
creativity Excellent communication skills
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Customer orientation Planning
and organizing
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Negotiation and diplomacy skills
How To Apply
Please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke
