Assistant Accountant- Receivables at KCAU
Assistant Accountant- Receivables at KCAU. Responsible for managing receivables, processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, reconciling accounts, and supporting timely collection of outstanding payments. Requires a relevant qualification in accounting, finance. The role is based in Nairobi with duties performed on-site.
Job Objective
- The Assistant Accountant- Receivables will support daily operations at the Town campus finance office and respond to stakeholders’ financial enquiries.
Key Responsibilities
- Billing of duly registered students.
- Receipting of MPESA payments.
- Handle student finance inquiries.
- Verify, post, and issue receipts for payments made to the University via cheques, Mpesa, direct deposit transfers, etc.
- Verify third-party documents presented for receipting to ensure that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
- Assist in class spot checks.
- Reconcile daily receipts summary.
- Reconcile the students’ accounts.
- Ensure all cheques received are banked promptly.
- Ensure safe custody of banking slips.
- Ensure all documents are properly filled.
- Assist in checking financial compliance during end-of-semester exams.
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance or Accounting) from an accredited/recognised University
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) II.
- One (1) year of relevant work experience in a University or in a comparable Institution.
- Computer skills in relevant areas from a recognised Institution.
Other Skills And Competencies
- Excellent computer proficiency.
- Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
- Ability to prioritise and plan work schedule.
- Ability to develop spreadsheets and do data analysis.
- Ability to uphold integrity and confidentiality of information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Customer orientation
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