Finance Assistant (Maternity Reliever) at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary

• The Finance Assistant supports the efficient financial operations of the Academy 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 school administration and enable sound financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and comply with the Academy’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.

The requirements

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 an educational or service-oriented environment.