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Principal Accountant (Student Accounts)

Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the holder of this position will be responsible for management of Student Accounts Section of Finance Division.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and update student accounts – Debtors list
2. Bill students’ accounts, and invoice – Debtors aging report every month.
3. Post financial aid – Financial aid account reports
4. Reconcile all financial aid accounts – Reconciliation statements
5. Reconcile tuition revenue accounts monthly
6. Make credit arrangement with sponsors, and student for payment of fees in installment – installment payment plan forms
7. Respond to students and sponsors queries on the account balances
8. Manage exchange and other programs: MOE, KEI, HELB, American University, International Students Exchange,
9. Financial clearance – for collection of course text and access to facilities by students.
10. Students’ hold management – inability to register and access to personal records by students with hold.
11. Supervision & improvement of section processes
12. Reconcile Commission for University Education(CUE) Account
13. Analysis of Bad debts as per IFRS 9
14. Analysis of unidentified assets for submission to UFAA
15. Review Tuition refunds.

Educational/Professional Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA/ACCA/CIFA Finalist
2. Relevant Master’s Degree;
3. Proficiency in computer applications;
4. Served as Senior Accountant for a minimum of 3 years;
5. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

1. Good communication skills.
2. Sales and Marketing skills.
3. Cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
4. Confidentiality and integrity.
5. Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
6. Relationship builder & effective negotiator;
7. Proactive and with proven ability to take instructions and execute.
8. Self motivated.
9. Attention to detail.

How to apply

Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts jobs-finance@usiu.ac.ke by Friday, April 11, 2023. Please Indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line of the email address.