Accountant at Alliance Française Nairobi

Founded in 1949 by local personalities, its status has been officially registered with the Ministry of Lands as a Trust. It has become the most important Alliance Française on the African continent with more than 3 000 different students every year. Its staff comprises of 65 people; including 34 highly trained and skilled teachers of French. A center of ex...

 

Accountant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of invoices, debit notes, schedule of payments when required.
  • Verification of payments to suppliers/service providers
  • Dispatching collection schedules and debtors’ statements on a timely manner to various departments Classes, Cultural & Translation/Interpretation
  • Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts (Local & International)
  • Daily liaising with the courses department for data reconciliations and posting in the accounting package (SAGE ACCPAC).
  • Daily reconciliation of bank deposit slips against collections.
  • Receipting payments from clients and confirming M-pesa entries from the system.
  • Daily transfer of M-pesa amounts to the student bank collection account.
  • Preparation of schedules for private classes’ hours covered and payments made on a monthly basis
  • Management and reconciliation of all registration daily cash receipts and preparations of accounts to facilitate budget/actualization comparisons.
  • Management and reconciliation of institutional credit card transactions, including ensuring proper documentation, monthly reconciliation of credit card statements, timely settlement of balances, and adherence to internal spending policies.
  • Management of daily cash sales/expenditures for both Alliance Française Nairobi and Eldoret.
  • Management of other accounts (i.e. Campus France, Sciences Po,Eunic, etc…)
  • Assist in sourcing of quotations from service providers.
  • Assist in the ordering of supplies, stationery/cleaning materials on an ad hoc basis
  • Assist in annual audit preparation.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and disclosures in accordance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with financial reporting and tax obligations. Stay updated with regulatory changes affecting the financial operations and performance.
  • Assist in the maintenance of effective internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets (asset management), mitigate risks, and ensure integrity and accuracy in  financial reporting and operations.
  • Assist in assessing and managing financial risks, including currency exchange risk, interest rate risk, and market risk, and implement strategies to mitigate and manage these risks effectively.
  • Assist in following up with bank matters to ensure smooth operations.
  • Performing any other accounting-related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department
  • Deputizing the Head of Department

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory requirements applicable to the organization's industry and geographic location.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex financial data, identify trends and insights, and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate financial concepts and insights effectively.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis tools, modelling techniques, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Commitment to integrity and ethical conduct.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance
  • Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is required
  • Member of ICPAK
  • Knowledge of French Language at B1 level minimum preferred

Salary Grade: Category 3 (106,065 kes)

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Method of Application

Deadline to submit application with three references by the 16th July 2025 to the following email: admin@afkenya.org

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