Assistant Account Clerk

Job Description:

Since 1991, Kiram Academy has been a beacon of education in Mogotio, Baringo County, Kenya. Our private primary and junior secondary school blends rigorous academics with character development. We prepare students to thrive in a globalized world with confidence and competence.

Core Responsibilities

• Ledger Maintenance: Accurately post and update daily financial transactions, including debits, credits, and petty cash expenditures in the school's accounting system.
• Accounts Receivable: Generate invoices for school fees, track unpaid balances, and record payments made via cash, bank transfers, or mobile money.
• Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices, verify purchase orders against deliveries, and prepare payment vouchers or checks for authorized school expenses.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations between school bank statements and internal ledgers to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
• Statutory Compliance: Assist in the preparation of payroll and ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions such as SHIF, NSSF, and PAYE to remain compliant with Kenyan labor laws.
• Reporting: Assist the senior accountant in preparing month-end and year-end financial reports, including profit and loss statements and budget variance analysis.
• Audit Support: Organize and maintain a comprehensive financial filing system to support internal and external audit processes.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: A minimum of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a good grade in Mathematics.
• Professional Certification: Possession of CPA Part I (Section 2) or a Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
• Experience: At least 1–2 years of experience in a similar clerical or junior accounting role, preferably within an educational or institutional setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Integrity: High level of professional integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial data.

• CPA is an added advantage

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Economics / Statistics
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management