School Accountant

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School Accountant                                    

  Kilifi County  

Kilifi North Sub County 

Ngerenya Location

About our school                       

Eco Moyo - a private primary school nestled in the serene Dzunguni village of rural Kenya - two hours north of Mombasa. As an independent grassroots project since 2013, we've thrived through individuals’ endless support and amazing collaborations with artists, other organizations and volunteers - all without government funding. While a green school at heart, Eco Moyo has evolved into a hub for various collaborative projects in architecture, engineering, agriculture

and art.

School Accountant Overview:

The primary role and responsibility of the School Accountant is to oversee all financial activity and clerical work at the school. Assess and improve administrative processes and enhance efficiency. . 

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  

• Excellent English skills both verbal and written
  

• Able to effectively interact with different types of people
  

• Have a holistic approach when planning and managing projects/activities
  

• Structured, tidy, well organized 
  

• Self driven, proactive and able to work independently
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and QuickBooks
  

• CPA (Certified Public Accountants) section 2 or higher
  

• Being familiar with Google Drive is an advantage
  

Job Advert

School Accountant                                    

  Kilifi County  

Kilifi North Sub County 

Ngerenya Location

About our school                       

Eco Moyo - a private primary school nestled in the serene Dzunguni village of rural Kenya - two hours north of Mombasa. As an independent grassroots project since 2013, we've thrived through individuals’ endless support and amazing collaborations with artists, other organizations and volunteers - all without government funding. While a green school at heart, Eco Moyo has evolved into a hub for various collaborative projects in architecture, engineering, agriculture

and art.

School Accountant Overview:

The primary role and responsibility of the School Accountant is to oversee all financial activity and clerical work at the school. Assess and improve administrative processes and enhance efficiency. . 

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  

• Excellent English skills both verbal and written
  

• Able to effectively interact with different types of people
  

• Have a holistic approach when planning and managing projects/activities
  

• Structured, tidy, well organized 
  

• Self driven, proactive and able to work independently
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and QuickBooks
  

• CPA (Certified Public Accountants) section 2 or higher
  

• Being familiar with Google Drive is an advantage
  

• Works to meet the vision, mission and objectives for the school.
  

• Ensures adherence to internal policies and procedures.
  

• Makes budgets and keeps records for all financial activities for the school.
  

• Works closely with the school administration to align financial management to educational goals.
  

• Ensures that budget posts are not overrun, and notifies the management immediately when or if this occurs. Taking action early to prevent overspending is a high priority.
  

• Signs contracts with all staff members together with the management.
  

• Contributes to the school management with initiative and ideas. 
  

• Produces expense reports every month. 
  

• Sends annual accounting records to the auditor.
  

• Oversees petty cash and floats given to staff members.
  

• Keeps documents updated in Google Drive.
  

• Registers all employees in the payroll system and handles payments to NSSF, NHIF and PAYE.
  

• Ensures that all financial activity obeys national tax laws.
  

• Registers all daily workers.
  

• Shops and keeps learning materials, office stationery and other items needed for the school. 
  

• Organizes the making of and purchasing of uniforms for students.
  

• Manages work hours for non teaching staff.
  

• Keeps and organize all keys for buildings and property that is not a part of the school (dorm, kitchen, visitors area, house, teachers housing)
  

• Attends regular meetings with management and provides insights for decision making.
  

• Measures water meters regularly and keeps written records of this.
  

• Oversees maintenance and renovation projects.
  

• Coordinates with vendors and service providers for office supplies, equipment, repairs etc.
  

• Coordinates with external auditors during financial audits.
  

• Stay updated on financial trends e.g. apps and tools to help efficiency.