School Bursar at Kitengela International School

Under the supervision of the CFO, s/he will manage receipting, student financial services, and centralized accounts receivable systems for the school. S/he will manage and coordinate the activities of staff engaged in keeping complete books of tuition fees and other receipts for the schools.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Custody and maintenance of books of accounts and accountable documents;
• Ensure proper fees records are kept at all times and requisite meal receipts etc are issued correctly.
• Ensuring a proper paper trail for each transaction is kept Developing management mechanism of school’s resources & statutory compliance.
• Planning and evaluating cost reduction measures Managing, evaluating, accounting systems for the school Constant check on possible fraud and errors;
• Working with auditors in ensuring accountability Preparation and monitoring of school’s budget Developing working relations with professionals e.g. bankers, auditors
• Prepare requisitions for different requirements of the school Safeguarding the school assets by providing proper coding and records
• Supervising of all non-teaching and subordinate staff under him/her Preparing regular financial reports as instructed from time to time.

Requirements & Qualifications

• KCSE with at least grade ‘C’ aggregate or Division II with a minimum of C+ in English and Mathematics
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya finalist or in possession of any other recognized qualification equivalent to CPA (Kenya)
• Bachelor degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a combination of any or any other degree will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in the accounting practice in a school or any other public or private institution will be an added advantage
• Must be conversant with Quick books.