School Assistant Bursar - Nairobi, Kenya - Corporate Staffing Services

Description

We are a leading group of schools offering both British International Curriculum and the Kenyan System of Education with branches in various counties. Due to our growth prospects and our strategic plan, we seek to fill the following key vacant position with high caliber, self- motivated; result oriented and experienced professionals to join our ecosystem.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for fees collection & all the accounting and finance aspects as assigned by the Schools management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily receipting and reconciliations of fees through the school's paybill and the bank.
  
  
• Confirmation of requisitions for the school funding from activities, food, activities, etc and ensure that all the records are up to date;
  
  
• Provide reports on bank balances, weekly returns on the receivables, student population against fees to aide in decision making;
  
  
• Prepare and submit weekly reports tracking for collections, remarks on long outstanding balances, reconcile collections from ERP system to Actual collection.
  
  
• Respond to and verify any queries arising from the from the receivables account;
  
  
• Preparation of monthly creditors summary for the school to facilitate payments;
  
  
• Keep up to date records on activities that generate revenue for the school ensure this meets
  
  
• margins expected – monitor the register to ensure that the students have paid on time;
  
  
• Prepare and submit timely reconciliation reports of funds disbursed for activities and trips accompanied by supporting invoices.
  
  
• Timely response to any queries and concerns raised by parents on various billings – transport, school activities, etc.;
  
  
• Preparation of the budget in collaboration with the Head of School and submit to the CFO for approval;
  
  
• Monitor school budget to ensure that there are no overruns on the set budget limits;
  
  
• Reconciliation of the amounts receipted against the bank balances in the system (Mzizi).
  
  
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time
  
  Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree in Accounting/ Finance from a recognized institution.
    
    
  • CPA II
    
    
  • At least 1-3 years' experience in accounting, a school setting or any other public or private
    
    
  • institution will be an added advantage.
    
    
  • Must be conversant with Sage or any other major ERPs.
    
    
  • Computer Literacy and knowledge of accounting procedures and best practices
    
    
  • Desired Competencies and Attributes
    
    
  • A person with high level of integrity
    
    
  • Good time management skills with an ability to prioritize work
    
    
  • Must have strong financial management skills
    
    
  • Excellent analytical skills and experience in creating reports and presentation
    
    
  • Familiarity with budget preparation and cash flow management
    
    How to Apply;
    
    

    Are you qualified for this position and are interested in working with us? We would
    like to hear from you. Kindly send a copy of your updated resume and letter of application in PDF
    format. Clearly indicating the job title on the subject email to; not later than 12th April, 2024.
    Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis. Due to the large number of applications that we receive, kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kitengela International
    School is an equal opportunity employer and does not ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during the recruitment process.