The position
- The Revenue Accountant will be responsible for the entire accounts receivable
cycle, ensuring robust internal controls, strict adherence to financial
policies, and the accurate & timely recording of all revenue
transactions. The role acts as a central point of expertise and support
for school level bursars, directly impacting the financial health and
operational stability of our schools.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The successful candidate will be directly accountable for the following:
- Revenue Accounting & Bank Reconciliation: Oversee the student invoicing process, reconcile the Student
Information System (SIS) with revenue records and class registers, and
ensure all students are billed correctly per the approved fee structure,
perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations
- Compliance & Control: Ensure all financial transactions comply with school
policies and accounting standards. Validate all discounts, staff rebates
scholarships, and financial assistance against approved schedules. Ensure
the completeness of receipt sequences and reconcile all receipts to bank
deposits.
- Debt Management & Reporting: Proactively manage the collection of outstanding payments,
monitor overdue accounts, and maintain accurate aging reports. Prepare
regular accounts receivable reports, aging analyses, and revenue
performance data for management.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Support the annual revenue budgeting process, perform
variance analysis, and conduct competitor set analysis to inform fee
structure approvals. Provide accurate student statistics and revenue
narratives.
- Systems & Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process
improvement and automation within the revenue function.
- Stakeholder Support & Capacity Building: Train, mentor, and provide ongoing support to school
bursars on the SIS, Excel, and revenue reporting. Serve as a point of
contact for resolving complex revenue-related inquiries from schools and
parents.
- Audit & Compliance: Ensure
full readiness for internal and external audits by preparing all necessary
documentation and reconciliations for debtors and bank.
The requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or
Accounting.
- A completed professional of CPA (K) or
ACCA.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience
in revenue accounting.
- Extensive work experience in a school
environment is a distinct advantage.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office
Applications and knowledge of a major accounting software.
- Strong analytical ability and meticulous
orientation to detail.
- Proven skills in planning, organizing and
coordinating.
- Excellent written and inter-personal
communication skills.
- Unquestionable integrity, reliability and
a commitment to confidentiality.
How to Apply
