Associate – Students’ Finance Accountant at Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa

Department

AKU Finance

Entity

Aga Khan University

Job Summary

The University is looking to recruit a students’ finance accountant on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and collecting dues from the students and corporates of the Aga Khan University accordingly the institutional policies and procedure. They will also manage receivable schedules, communicate and follow up with students and corporates for recoveries, as well as to maintain the receivable accounting in the general ledger. The incumbent will report to the Finance Coordinator, Aga Khan University, Nairobi Campus.

Responsibilities

• Manage student and corporate receivables section of the Aga Khan University, Kenya
• Maintain students’ financial record in the Student Financial System
• Develop weekly and monthly schedules of student and corporate receivables
• Invoice and communicate to students and corporate clients the relevant fees as they fall due and ensure timely collection of dues
• Assist in the reduction of overall receivable amounts to acceptable levels
• Coordinate analysis of delays on collections and proposal of remedial action
• Maintain comprehensive monthly reconciliation of student and corporate client accounts and sending out timely client statements on a monthly basis
• Resolve / respond to students and corporate client queries on time, while liaising with the different AKU schools in regards to the queries
• Handling disputed debt and negotiating to bring payment within the agreed terms
• Ensuring monthly and year end processing deadlines are met as required
• Assist in preparing payments, journals and credit notes and ensuring they are allocated correctly and in a timely manner
• Participate in presenting finance matters during student orientation & other forums as requested by user departments
• Assist in preparing audit schedules after end month closing
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the supervisorv

 Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance
• CPA/ACCA qualification
• Over 3 years of continuous, professional experience in credit control
• Computer and technical skills in accounting applications
• Demonstrated knowledge in ERP
• Demonstrated team player skills in diverse settings
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-driven and able to solve problems
• Good communication skills in both oral and writing
• Seeks and accepts advice and adheres to deadlines
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic with attention to timeliness