School Bursar at Kitengela International School

School Bursar Responsible for fees collection & all the accounting and finance matters as assigned by the KISC Schools management. He/she should be good in dealing with numbers & with high levels of integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Custody and maintenance of books of accounts and accountable documents;
• Ensure proper fees records are kept at all times and requisite meal receipts etc are issued correctly.
• Ensuring a proper paper trail for each transaction is kept Developing management mechanism of school's resources & statutory compliance.
• Planning and evaluating cost reduction measures Managing, evaluating, accounting systems for the school Constant check on possible fraud and errors;
• Working with auditors in ensuring accountability
• Preparation and monitoring of school's budget
• Developing working relations with professionals e.g. bankers, auditors
• Prepare requisitions for different requirements of the school Safeguarding the school assets by providing proper coding and records
• Supervising of all non-teaching and subordinate staff under him/her
• Preparing regular financial reports as instructed from time to time.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya finalist or in possession of any other recognized qualification equivalent to CPA (Kenya)
• Bachelor degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a combination of any or any other relevant degree will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years' experience in the accounting practice in a school or any other public or private institution will be an added advantage
• Must be conversant with Sage or any other major ERPs.