Vacancies at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary:
The Fixed Asset and General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the organization’s balance sheet by ensuring accuracy of the Fixed Asset Register and General Ledger. The role oversees month-end close processes, reconciliations, statutory compliance and internal controls while supporting financial reporting, audits and budgeting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, including acquisitions, transfers, disposals, capitalization of completed projects and depreciation.
• Coordinate asset tagging and annual physical verification across all locations; investigate and resolve variances.
• Process monthly depreciation, write-offs and impairment journals in compliance with international financial reporting standards and policy.
• Maintain insured asset registers and support insurance renewals and claims.
• Post supplier invoices and expense claims with accurate General Ledger coding aligned to approved budgets.
• Prepare and post month-end and year-end adjusting journal entries including accruals, prepayments, allocations.
• Perform detailed monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile control accounts to subsidiary ledgers and ensure proper documentation of journals and reconciliations.
• Ensure that all intercompany and interunit transactions are properly recorded and balanced.
• Prepare fixed asset schedules and balance sheet reports for management accounts and year-end statements.
• Support budgeting with accurate depreciation forecasts and assist with audit schedules.
• Ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards, internal policies and Kenyan tax regulations (VAT, Withholding Tax).
• Strengthen internal controls across the fixed asset lifecycle and general ledger processes.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in fixed asset and General Ledger management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CPA (K) or ACCA.
• Minimum 5 years’ progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years specializing in fixed asset accounting and general ledger management.
• Strong experience in month-end close processes, account reconciliations and tax compliance in Kenya.
• In-depth knowledge of international financial reporting standards and fixed asset accounting standards.
• Working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws (VAT, Withholding Tax).
• Proficiency in major accounting systems (example Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical capability and sound understanding of internal controls.
• Ability to manage deadlines during peak reporting periods and collaborate effectively across departments.

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Role Summary.

• Prepare and implement the lesson plan for students throughout the school calendar year, engage with learner’s and foster an interactive learning environment and executing creative teaching strategies for advancements of the learner’s musical talents.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach music theory, aural skills and practical techniques and preparing learners for examinations.
• Plan and prepare lessons in relation to individual students' needs and examination syllabuses.
• Assess learners’ abilities, providing feedback and writing reports.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge and awareness of examination requirements.
• Keeping up-to-date with exam requirements, teaching techniques and technology used in lessons.
• Cooperation with Head of School and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open house, parent meetings, graduations and seasonal programs.
• Adapt curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate variety of instructional needs
• Teaches knowledge and skills in the music curriculum to students utilizing the course of study prescribed by the approved curriculum.
• Be in a position to develop programs to meet the needs, abilities and interests of learners using a range of instructional techniques and media.
• Actively contribute to the broader school community through co-curricular programs.
• Be competent in training for both internal and external Music events.
• Be conversant with the new Competency Based Curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Music or BA/BSc with P.G.D.E.
• At least 2 years' teaching experience.
• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• Be conversant with the new Competency Based Curriculum.
• Working knowledge of MS – office computer applications