Accountant Job in Kenya - Medprime Training College

Accountant managing student fee collection and branch financial monitoring, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 2-3 years relevant accounting experience, in an education environment, on-site role in Mombasa.

Key Responsibilities

1.   Student Fee Collection & Revenue Management

  • Monitor daily, weekly and monthly student fee collections and ensure collection targets are achieved.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date student fee records.
  • Monitor outstanding student balances and prepare regular fee collection and arrears reports.
  • Follow up on outstanding fees and coordinate with relevant departments to support timely collection.

  • Reconcile student payments against student accounts and identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Ensure all payments are properly receipted, recorded and accounted for.
  • Provide Management with regular updates on fee collection performance, outstanding balances and collection trends.
  • Identify challenges affecting fee collection and recommend practical solutions.

2.   Branch Financial Monitoring

  • Monitor the overall financial performance of the Mombasa branch.
  • Track branch income, expenditure, cash flow and operational costs.
  • Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets.
  • Prepare regular branch financial performance reports for Management.
  • Identify financial variances, risks and areas requiring corrective action.
  • Ensure branch expenditure is properly authorized, supported and within approved limits.
  • Work closely with the Branch Manager and other departments to promote financial accountability and cost control.

3.   Financial Accounting & Record Keeping

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
  • Record daily financial transactions and maintain appropriate ledgers and journals.
  • Ensure financial documents are properly verified, filed and maintained.

4.   Financial Reporting

  • Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Provide Management with accurate information on revenue, expenditure, cash flow and outstanding balances.
  • Prepare income and expenditure reports and assist in the preparation of financial statements.
  • Analyse financial information and highlight significant variances or financial concerns.
  • Provide timely financial information to support Management decision-making.

5.   Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Support the preparation of annual, departmental and branch budgets.
  • Monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
  • Recommend measures for effective cost control and efficient utilization of resources.
  • Ensure all financial commitments are properly authorized before payment.

6.   Payroll & Staff Payments

  • Support the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
  • Verify attendance, allowances, deductions and other payroll inputs.
  • Ensure payroll information is accurate and properly supported.
  • Support timely processing of statutory deductions and employee-related payments.

7.   Procurement & Supplier Payments

  • Verify invoices, purchase orders, delivery documentation and payment requests.
  • Ensure supplier payments are properly authorized and supported.
  • Maintain accurate supplier records and reconcile supplier accounts.
  • Work closely with Procurement and other departments to ensure proper financial controls over purchases.

8.   Compliance & Internal Controls

  • Ensure accounting activities comply with company policies and applicable statutory requirements.
  • Maintain effective financial controls to minimize errors, fraud and financial losses.
  • Ensure financial transactions are properly documented and authorized.
  • Safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of financial information.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
  • CPA qualification or relevant professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Experience in a college, education institution, training institution or multi-branch organization will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated experience in student fee management, revenue collection, financial reporting and branch financial monitoring will be highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Good understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations, budgeting and statutory compliance.

How to Apply: 

  • Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their applications and CVs by 8 September 2026 to medstaffingace@gmail.com
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.