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Senior Accountant at Durham International Schools
Durham International Schools
Kenya 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 9 hours ago (12 Oct 2026) Updated about 9 hours ago
Job Description
The Senior Accountant oversees all accounting functions for the school, including preparation of financial statements, budgeting, payroll and compliance with regulatory standards. The role ensures accurate financial reporting and supports strategic decision‑making through detailed analysis. Professional certification and extensive experience in the education sector are preferred.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- • CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
- • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in education
- • Strong knowledge of accounting software and Excel
- • Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- • Manage budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- • Oversee payroll processing and related tax filings
- • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- • Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors