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Senior Accountant Job Durham International Schools
Durham International Schools
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 9 hours ago (12 Oct 2026) Updated about 9 hours ago
Job Description
The Senior Accountant oversees the financial operations of an international school, handling reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination. The role leads a team of junior accountants and ensures compliance with accounting standards. Extensive experience in accounting and a solid educational background are necessary.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- • CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred
- • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in education sector
- • Strong knowledge of accounting software and financial reporting standards
- • Excellent analytical, organizational and leadership abilities
- • High level of integrity and confidentiality
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Oversee preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- • Manage budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for the school
- • Coordinate external audits and respond to auditor inquiries
- • Supervise junior accounting staff and provide mentorship
- • Maintain fixed‑asset registers and oversee depreciation schedules
- • Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements