School Accountant at Wisen HR Services

Reports to: School Director

Key Responsibilities:

• In consultation with line manager and the Headteacher, prepare the school’s annual budget and review and update as necessary.
• Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the school’s budget, and produce monthly reports for the Directors
• Keep all school accounts and prepare income and expenditure reports in accordance with financial regulations and prepare accounts for submission to the school’s auditors.
• Assist in the preparation for the annual audit, liaising with all parties involved.
• Maintain and oversee all bank accounts, completing monthly reconciliations and reporting banking errors to her/his line manager.
• Ensure that the school’s finance policy is reviewed and updated as necessary
• Assist in the preparation of accurate statutory deductions accounting and payment so that returns are submitted as required.
• Be responsible for all elements of cash handling including collections and disbursements, banking
• Scrutinise and attend to the payment of all invoices and statements of account
• Carry out and keep analyses of costs and other statistical information.
• Co-ordinate and maintain a list of approved contractors and suppliers to ensure best value.
• Manage, negotiate and monitor all contracts and relationships with external contractors.
• Advise the Board of Directors and its committees as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field
• CPA (K)
• More than 4 years working experience in a school environment
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, Quickbooks
• Team player with good attitude towards work and colleagues.