Associate Accountants (4 Positions) at United States International University - USIU Africa

United States International University - Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredi...

 

Associate Accountants (4 Positions)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience1 year
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Job Purpose:

Reporting to Senior Accountant the holder of the position will deal with the following vital areas such as stock taking, asset verification and payment processing among others.

Financial Transactions & Ledger Management

  • Process and post accurate general ledger entries, including journals and cash transactions, in the University ERP.
  • Prepare and submit journal entries for review and approval in line with established authorization protocols.
  • Draft payment vouchers and ensure completeness and accuracy prior to approval.
  • Perform timely and accurate revenue recognition and posting to the relevant ledger accounts.

Student Accounts Management

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date student accounts, including billing, adjustments, and reconciliations.
  • Facilitate financial clearance of students, including lifting financial holds where applicable.
  • Process student refunds in a timely and compliant manner.
  • Provide accurate account balances and issue official receipts to students.

Receivables & Debt Management

  • Monitor and follow up on outstanding student debts through structured communication channels (calls, emails, SMS).
  • Prepare detailed ageing reports on long-outstanding debts and recommend recovery actions.
  • Analyze student account data, including compliance-related reporting (e.g., unclaimed financial assets).
  • Develop and maintain tracking tools to enhance debt collection efficiency and reporting.

Cash Management & Banking Operations

  • Receive, verify, and record revenue collections at cashier points.
  • Prepare daily collection reports and post cash journals accurately.
  • Ensure safe custody of cash and cheques and perform daily banking of collections.
  • Prepare and submit daily banking reports for review by the Treasury function.

Reconciliations & Controls

  • Prepare periodic reconciliations (e.g., general ledger, cash, and other control accounts) for review.
  • Conduct stock takes (adhoc, monthly, and annual) and fixed asset verifications.
  • Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions.

Records Management & Compliance

  • Ensure proper filing, safekeeping, and retrieval of financial documents within the department.
  • Maintain records related to financial operations, including backup and audit documentation.
  • Support adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Customer Service & Stakeholder Support

  • Work collaboratively with student accounts and other departments to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Provide timely and accurate financial information to students and internal stakeholders.

Educational/Professional Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA II/ ACCA II OR CPA-Finalist / ACCA Finalist.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • I Year experience in busy Accounts/Finance department.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills with attention to details
  • Cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
  • Confidentiality and integrity.
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Customer service and etiquette
  • Proactive and with proven ability to take instructions and execute.
  • Self motivated.
  • Flexibility to adjust to dynamic work environment.

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Method of Application

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 to the address below by Friday 17th April 2026.

Director, Human Resources

United States International University- Africa

P.O Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya

Email: jobs-finance@usiu.ac.ke

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