Accountant

The Accountant supports the efficient financial operations of Chevaywa Technical and Vocational College by ensuring timely billing, fee collection, reconciliation, and accurate financial record-keeping. Reporting to the Finance Officer, the role exists to maintain transparent, compliant, and well-documented financial processes that support effective management and enable sound financial decision-making.\n\n### Key Duties and Responsibilities\n- Implement and comply with the Institution's financial policies, procedures and statutory requirements.\n- Record, reconcile, bank, invoice and receipt all student fees and payments accurately and on time.\n- Maintain accurate student ledgers, statements and resolve account discrepancies.\n- Support fee collection, debtor follow-ups and reporting of outstanding balances.\n- Manage petty cash, staff floats and approved disbursements in line with policy.\n- Process refunds, reimbursements and caution fee transactions under supervision.\n- Coordinate supplier invoices, payments, inventory records and store controls.\n- Prepare financial reports, billing summaries and reconciliation support as required.\n- Ensure compliance, documentation readiness and support for internal and external audits.\n- Provide financial and administrative support for school activities, events and departmental needs.\n\n### Requirements for Appointment\n- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.\n- CPA Part II, ACCA Level II, or equivalent professional certification is mandatory.\n- Minimum of 2–3 years' relevant experience in finance, accounting, or administrative support preferably in a learning institution.\n- Working knowledge of accounting software and ability to interface management information systems.\n\n### Key Competencies and Skills\n- Person with high integrity and ethical standards.\n- Ability to create and sustain work partnerships and engage effectively with students and guardians.\n- Sound emotional health and ability to manage self and others when under pressure.\n- Familiarity with government funding procedures and donor financial reporting requirements.\n- Ability to manage multiple funding streams and reconcile complex accounts.\n\n### How to Apply\nApplications should be accompanied by a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, and testimonials. Submit three (3) hard copies clearly indicating the reference number (CTVC/ACC/01/26) to:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlternatively, email scanned copies (single PDF file) to: . Applications must be received by Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 by 5:00 PM (1700hrs) EA Time.