Chief Accountant at Hilltop Preparatory School

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.

Qualifications for the Accountant Jobs:

• 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.