Assistant Bursar/ Accountant job at A Reputable Secondary School

Role Summary:

Our client, a reputable educational institution with over 20 years of dedicated service, a workforce of 230 staff, and an enrolment of over 3,000 learners, seeks to recruit competent and experienced Assistant Bursars/Accountants. The Assistant Bursar/Accountant will manage financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, budgets, and management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Support audit preparations and respond to audit queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist in cash flow management and financial planning.
• Process payroll and statutory deductions.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure cost control.
• Prepare fee structures and manage school fee collections.
• Support the Bursar in financial decision-making and reporting.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years' relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and tax regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and professional skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, budgets, and management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Support audit preparations and respond to audit queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist in cash flow management and financial planning.
• Process payroll and statutory deductions.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure cost control.
• Prepare fee structures and manage school fee collections.
• Support the Bursar in financial decision-making and reporting.

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and tax regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and professional skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.