School Assistant Bursar at Kitengela International School

Job Summary:

• This position is responsible for fees collection & all the accounting and finance aspects as assigned by the Schools management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily receipting and reconciliations of fees through the school’s paybill and the bank.
• Confirmation of requisitions for the school funding from activities, food, etc., ensuring all records are up to date.
• Provide reports on bank balances, weekly returns on receivables, student population against fees for decision making.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports tracking collections, remarks on outstanding balances, reconcile collections from ERP system to actual collection.
• Respond to and verify any queries arising from the receivables account.
• Preparation of monthly creditors summary for the school to facilitate payments.
• Maintain up-to-date records on revenue-generating activities, ensuring they meet expected margins.
• Prepare and submit timely reconciliation reports of funds disbursed for activities and trips with supporting invoices.
• Timely response to queries and concerns raised by parents on various billings – transport, school activities, etc.
• Preparation of the budget in collaboration with the Head of School and submission to the CFO for approval.
• Monitor school budget to prevent overruns on set budget limits.
• Reconciliation of receipted amounts against bank balances in the system (Mzizi).
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance from a recognized institution.
• CPA II qualification.
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in accounting; experience in a school setting or any other public/private institution is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Sage or any other major ERPs.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of accounting procedures and best practices.

Desired Competencies and Attributes:

• High level of integrity.
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize work.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience in creating reports and presentations.
• Familiarity with budget preparation and cash flow management.