ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT-RECEIVABLES

Job Objective

• The Assistant Accountant- Receivables will support daily operations at the Town campus finance office and respond to stakeholders’ financial enquiries.

Duties and 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.

How to Apply