Accountant at Chevaywa Technical and Vocational College

Reference Number: CTVC/ACC/01/26 (1 POST)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Finance Officer, The Accountant supports the efficient financial operations of the Institution by ensuring timely billing, fee collection, reconciliation, and accurate financial record-keeping. The role exists to maintain transparent, compliant, and well-documented financial processes that support effective management and enable sound financial decision-making.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and comply with the Institution's financial policies, procedures and statutory requirements
• Record, reconcile, bank, invoice and receipt all student fees and payments accurately and on time
• Maintain accurate student ledgers, statements and resolve account discrepancies
• Support fee collection, debtor follow-ups and reporting of outstanding balances
• Manage petty cash, staff floats and approved disbursements in line with policy
• Process refunds, reimbursements and caution fee transactions under supervision
• Coordinate supplier invoices, payments, inventory records and store controls
• Prepare financial reports, billing summaries and reconciliation support as required
• Ensure compliance, documentation readiness and support for internal and external audits
• Provide financial and administrative support for school activities, events and departmental needs

Requirements for Appointment

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• CPA Part II, ACCA Level II, or equivalent professional certification is mandatory
• Minimum of 2–3 years' relevant experience in finance, accounting, or administrative support preferably in a learning institution
• Working knowledge of accounting software's and ability to interface management information systems

Key Competencies and Skills

• Person with high integrity and ethical standards
• Ability to create and sustain work partnerships and engage effectively with students and guardians and work across boundaries internally and externally
• Sound emotional health and ability to manage self and others when under pressure
• Familiarity with government funding procedures and donor financial reporting requirements
• Ability to manage multiple funding streams and reconcile complex accounts