Background

Welcome to Bayinah Academy, a renowned international educational institution, operating with two vibrant campuses located in the heart of Parklands 1st and 2nd Avenue. Rooted in the Islamic teachings and dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, Bayinah Academy focuses on nurturing core values, character development, integrity, excellence, service, and the cultivation of leadership traits among its students by providing excellent school facilities. Join us at Bayinah Academy and embark on a transformative educational journey across our two campuses, where every student is empowered to thrive and succeed.

What You Will Do

• Maintain accurate accounting records and oversee daily finance operations.
• Manage bank, supplier, receivables and general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee fee collections, debtor ageing, payment allocation and recovery reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash-flow forecasts and budget variance reports.
• Ensure KRA tax compliance, eTIMS documentation, payroll and statutory reconciliations.
• Coordinate audit preparation, supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support the transition from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online.
• Strengthen financial controls, reporting deadlines and departmental accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• CPA Part II or above; CPA(K) preferred.
• Minimum five years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong practical experience in QuickBooks and advanced Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in tax compliance, reconciliations and audit preparation.
• School, education-sector or comparable institutional experience is advantageous.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, independence and professional communication

• Maintain accurate accounting records and oversee daily finance operations.
• Manage bank, supplier, receivables and general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee fee collections, debtor ageing, payment allocation and recovery reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash-flow forecasts and budget variance reports.
• Ensure KRA tax compliance, eTIMS documentation, payroll and statutory reconciliations.
• Coordinate audit preparation, supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support the transition from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online.
• Strengthen financial controls, reporting deadlines and departmental accountability.

• QuickBooks
• Advanced Excel
• Tax compliance
• Reconciliations
• Audit preparation
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Independence
• Professional communication

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• CPA Part II or above; CPA(K) preferred.
• Strong practical experience in QuickBooks and advanced Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in tax compliance, reconciliations and audit preparation.
• School, education-sector or comparable institutional experience is advantageous.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, independence and professional communication