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School Accountant Job 2023
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Job Title: School Accountant
Hiring Organization: Anonymous
Location – Locality: Nakuru
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 08/14/2023
Reporting to: Directors,
Gross Salary: Khs 70k – 80k,
Our client is a Christian non-profit organization located in Nakuru seeking to hire a School Accountant who will be tasked with providing financial expertise and advice and ensuring complete accuracy of all the finance transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Daily update of all finance data and assist in the finalization of school accounts.
• Close liaison with external auditors for end-of-year audits.
• Allocating expenses for different programs, fundraisers, and administrative needs.
• Logging in donations and ensuring funds are used properly.
• Regular reporting of all data as per laid down timelines.
• On-time verification, processing & accounting of payables/receivables.
• Petty cash handling and reconciliation of cash & bankbooks.
• Processing wages and other payroll-related matters.
• Coordinate and ensure timely payment of all statutory transactions.
• Regular reviews and analysis of financial data with the School Directors.
• Supporting the budgeting process and Organizing local purchases.
• Preparing and coordinating school-specific audits.
• Engaging with service providers and suppliers and streamlining procurement processes.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the School Directors.
• Any other duties assigned to you by the management within your capabilities.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounts or Finance.
• CPA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience as an Accountant.
• Knowledge of non-profit organizational and financial operations and protocols.
• Good knowledge and experience with QuickBooks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized and committed.
• Creative and energetic.
• Strong moral values and discipline.
• A demonstrated commitment to the social-impact sector with a passion for the mission of the organization.