We are a Christian school in the education sector seeking a qualified Finance Officer to provide strategic oversight of the school’s financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, risk management and resource optimization, while ensuring financial sustainability and accountability aligned with the school’s mission and growth objectives.
Responsibilities
- Budget Preparation and Consolidation – Prepare and consolidate
departmental budgets into the master budget. Ensure budget estimates align
with organizational goals.
- Budget Monitoring and Variance Analysis – Monitor budget performance
and identify variances. Recommend corrective actions where necessary.
- Financial Reporting – Prepare timely and accurate financial reports.
Support management decision-making through financial analysis.
- Cost and Expense Management – Track departmental expenses and
analyze spending trends. Recommend cost control measures to improve
efficiency.
- Budget Implementation and Control – Support implementation of
approved budgets across departments. Ensure compliance with financial
policies and spending limits.
- Cash Flow Forecasting and Management – Prepare cash flow forecasts
and monitor financial obligations. Ensure adequate funds are available for
operations.
- Procurement and Costing Support – Collaborate with procurement teams
on pricing and costing. Ensure accurate cost estimates for budgeting
purposes.
- Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention – Implement internal controls
to safeguard company resources. Support compliance and fraud prevention
initiatives.
- Financial Performance Analysis – Analyze financial performance and
key financial ratios. Support strategic planning through financial
insights.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce or Accounting.
- CPA-K/ ACCA or equivalent certification.
- 5 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
- Strong command of QuickBooks, Sage or similar systems.
- Valid certificate of good conduct.
How to Apply
Send
your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@miremaschool.ac.ke
with
the subject line being the position applied for.
Interviews
will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted
