Assistant Accountant at Scott Christian University

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

This position reports directly to the University Accountant and is responsible for the following:

Receivables

• Preparing invoices for University incomes.
• Ensuring daily reconciliations of receipts
• Banking of cheques received.
• Carrying out of registration of students and attending to students’ issues.
• Clearing of students for graduation and exams.
• Maintaining good filing systems.

Payables

• Receiving and posting of invoices and deliveries notes from procurement section.
• Preparation of Payment vouchers, cheques for supplier’s payment.
• Ensuring all statutory deductions are paid before the stipulated deadline.
• Handling all issues concerning payments.
• Responsible for submission of all statutory deductions to the respective authorities before due dates: i.e. NSSF, SHIF, PAYE, Withholding tax.

Budgeting

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets
• Ensure strict budgetary controls
• Financial Reporting
• Assist in preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts and reports.
• Assist in External Audits.
• Assist in preparation and production of various reports required by external parties.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of fixed assets register

Debt collection

• Bank reconciliation of all University bank accounts
• Any other work assigned by supervisor

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance related
• Minimum CPA Part Two
• Five years’ experience in Accounting

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Firm commitment to Christian ethical principles
• Must have knowledge in the IFRS requirements
• Have excellent customer care and interpersonal skills
• Must have good problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Must be a team player
• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Demonstrable integrity, professionalism, and adherence to institutional ethics.