Job Summary

Accounts officers may specialise in a particular area, such as: accounts receivable: collecting and recording payments that come into the College.
Accounts payable: organising the payment of invoices on behalf of the College.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform periodic reconciliations (cash, bank and investments)
• Ensure prompt payment of clients redemption
• Carry out banking activities on behalf of the college
• Assist in preparing accurate, timely and reliable financial reporting in accordance with national and international financial reporting
• standards and regulatory requirements
• Assist in ensuring statutory payment are made on timely basis
• Assist external auditors in statutory audits
• Maintain confidential records and files
• Perform other related duties as required by Accountant of the College.

Qualification and Requirements

• A good university degree in Accounting.
• Part-qualification of a recognized professional accountancy body will be an added advantage
• Post qualification experience in a relevant position will be an advantage
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office application (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge and experience in the investment industry would be an advantage
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality