HC
Human Capital Outsourcing Limited
Finance & Accounting
Account Assistant
💰 50000 |
👥 1 Positions |
📍 Thika |
📅 2026-06-20
Our client, a reputable learning institution based in Thika, is seeking to recruit a competent and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the finance department in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, managing student fee accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. The ideal candidate must have prior accounting experience within a college, university, school, or other learning institution.
Responsibilities
Process student fee payments and issue official receipts.
Maintain accurate student accounts and fee records.
Prepare daily cash, bank, and fee collection reconciliations.
Record financial transactions in the accounting system.
Assist in preparing monthly financial reports.
Process invoices, payments, and supplier reconciliations.
Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
Support budget monitoring and expenditure tracking.
Reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts.
Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
Assist with payroll data preparation and processing.
Support audit preparation and financial documentation.
Follow up on outstanding student fees and balances.
Ensure compliance with financial policies and controls.
Assist in preparing statutory and management reports.
Respond to finance-related inquiries from students and staff.
Support inventory and asset verification exercises.
Perform other finance and administrative duties as assigned.
Skills & Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
CPA Part II or CPA Finalist is preferred.
Minimum three years' experience in an accounts or finance role.
Mandatory experience working in a college, university, school, or learning institution.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of financial reporting and reconciliations.
Financial Reporting Skills
Accounts Reconciliation Skills
Fee Management Experience
Accounts Payable Knowledge
Accounts Receivable Knowledge
CPA Qualification Progress
Microsoft Excel Proficiency
Accounting Software Knowledge
Integrity And Confidentiality