Nyatsime College

Bookkeeper

Accounting & Finance Jobs
Salary
3000 - 100 000

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen within Nyatsime College for suitably qualified persons to fill in the position of Bookkeeper. The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Bursar and is responsible for the creation of financial transactions includes posting information to accounting journals or accounting packages from such source documents as invoices to customers, cash receipts, and supplier invoices. The bookkeeper also reconciles accounts to ensure their accuracy. The role involves working closely with other members of the teaching staff across the school, as well as administrative staff and other support staff to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the Academy.

Duties and Responsibilities

▪ Maintains school financial records, including generalized and specialized files.
▪ Maintains Nyastime College’s prescribed accounting and internal control procedures over school activity funds.
▪ Ensures adherence to established procedures, including receipting onsite funds (e.g., ticket sales, yearbook purchases, field trips, fundraisers); prepares deposits; and ensures deposits are to the bank within established timeframes.
▪ Prepares checks for disbursements based on approved check requisitions.
▪ Reconciles monthly bank statements and financial data for the principal’s and Internal Auditing’s review.
▪ Monitors financial procedures with individuals responsible for school site financial operations (e.g., student activities, fundraisers).
▪ Processes and monitors purchase orders and purchasing card transactions, and receives/distributes all supplies, equipment, and textbooks in the prescribed computer system in accordance with Nyatsime College policies and procedures.
▪ Answers telephones and takes messages as appropriate.
▪ Utilizes provided email for day-to-day work-related correspondence.
▪ Composes moderately complex correspondence for the principal’s signature.
▪ Answers inquiries requiring interpretation of Nyatsime College’s financial policy and procedures.
▪ Performs basic computer skills such as keyboarding, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
▪ Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

a. At least 2 years of proven work experience as a bookkeeper. b. Be at least 30 years of age c. Knowledge of Pastel d. Solid understanding of accounting principles and attention to detail. e. Good presentation and interpersonal skills. f. Must be well organized and detail-oriented
Qualifications
a. Higher National Diploma in Accounting from a reputable institution b. Professional qualification such as CIS / CIMA / ACCA / c. An Accounting degree will be an added advantage
d. At least 2 A Level Passes and 5 O level Passes Including Mathematics and English

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