Accounts Assistant at Africa International University

ACC ASST -24-1

Job Purpose:

To contribute to strategic and responsible finances management by providing professional accounting to ensure timely, dependable, and accurate information for decision making.

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparing bank reconciliations for all banks monthly as per applicable deadlines.
• Invoicing, receipting, and mailing of tenants, staff, and other debtor statements.
• Invoicing, receipting income and posting expenses for the restaurant.
• Preparing approved payments for the restaurant.
• Preparing monthly reports for the university restaurant.
• Monitoring and reconciling daily cash collections for the restaurant sales.
• Reviewing the petty cash for the restaurant.
• Assist in student fees issues and other matters by other stakeholders.
• Assist in student registration and exam clearance.
• Monitor cash imprest paid out to ensure compliance with finance policy.
• Monitor accounts receivable and ensure that they are settled within the agreed timelines.
• Prepare the necessary journals entries.
• Obtain and file all bank statements.
• Maintain up to date records of all Kijiji Resort M-PESA transactions.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor in furtherance of the University objectives.

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience:

• Hold a degree in Business with an Accounting option with at least one year experience in a similar position.
• CPA qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Excellent grasp of computer applications especially Excel.
• Experience working with an accounting system.

Skills and Abilities

• Versatile and willing to take up any assignments within the department when necessary.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal relationships.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Person of high integrity and good morals in line with the Christian Values of the university.