USIU Chief Accountant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

USIU Chief Accountant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The Chief Accountant is in-charge of all accounting activities and is responsible for preparing financial and performance reports, assisting departments with annual budgets and reviews, internal control and cash flow planning.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the finance and accounting department

Implement sound internal controls to safeguard the university assets.

Manage all sections of the accounting department by ensuring timely reporting and efficient delivery of service.

Prepare the department’s annual budget.

Monitor implementation of the university’s revenue collection and credit policies.

Monitor the student billing system each semester for correctness.

Lead the annual audit by preparing the final accounts and audit schedules, and ensuring tax compliance.

Lead other external audits e.g. tax audits, NSSF audits etc.

Ensure integrity of all accounting ledgers by regular analysis of the trial balance.

Assist in preparation of the annual budget by ensuring timelines are adhered, to, departmental budgets are correctly captured and budget forecasts are reasonable.

Liaise with students, sponsors/guardian on payment plans

Review tuition refunds to ensure correctness

Review supplier payments, cheques, RTGS and EFT payments for approvals, USIU’s tax liability and correct documentation.

Perform cash planning and ensure a stable cash flow for the university

Review payrolls to ensure accuracy and correct statutory remittances

Approve petty cash payments as per the finance policy and ensuring the

petty cash payments are accounted for.

Qualifications/Educational/Professional/experience)

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business CPA (K);

Relevant Master’s degree;

Must be a member, in good standing, of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya ( ICPAK)

Proficiency in computer applications;

Served as Senior Accountant for a minimum of 6 years;

Competencies

Computer Literacy

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent planning and budgeting

Excellent communication skills.

Organizational skills

Good analytical skills

Good customer service skills

Decision making skills

How to Apply

Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to jobs@usiu.ac.ke by Wednesday, 31st July 2019.

Director Administration,

United States International University - Africa

P.O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya

Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke

www.usiu.ac.ke/jobs

For more information and job application details, see; USIU Chief Accountant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya
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