Assistant Accountant, Student Finance at St. Paul’s University

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The scope of the job is to ensure that all income of the University has been invoiced, collected and accounted for in a timely manner and all scholarships has been credited in the students accounts on a timely basis and in line with International Financial Reporting Standards, University policies and other external requirements. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring daily reconciliations of receipts.
• Banking of cheques received.
• Attending students’ issues.
• Carrying out of registration of students.
• Clearing of students for graduation and exams.
• Preparing invoices for collaborating colleges.
• Allocation of students’ scholarship and other donations/loans.
• Maintaining good filing systems.
• Any other work assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance related.
• CPA part two qualification.
• Three years’ experience in Accounting.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Must have knowledge in the IFRS requirements.
• Have excellent customer care skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Have excellent computer skills and good command of ERP systems.
• Must be a team player.
• Have relevant academic and professional qualifications.
• Firm commitment to Christian ethical principles.