MGA Schools

School Accountant

Job Purpose: To manage the financial records of the school, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of all financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers (receipts, payments, petty cash).
• Process fee payments, receipting, and debt collection follow-ups.
• Prepare payment vouchers and process statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF).
• Reconcile bank statements and petty cash on a monthly basis.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and school financial policies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or related field.
• CPA Part II or higher (CPA-K preferred).
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, or other accounting software.
• Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in an educational institution.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers (receipts, payments, petty cash).
• Process fee payments, receipting, and debt collection follow-ups.
• Prepare payment vouchers and process statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF).
• Reconcile bank statements and petty cash on a monthly basis.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and school financial policies.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, or other accounting software.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or related field.
• CPA Part II or higher (CPA-K preferred).