# Assistant Accountant- Receivables at KCAU

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Company: KCAU

Category: Accounting

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-08-31

Expires: 2026-10-15

## Job Description

Assistant Accountant- Receivables at KCAU. Responsible for managing receivables, processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, reconciling accounts, and supporting timely collection of outstanding payments. Requires a relevant qualification in accounting, finance. The role is based in Nairobi with duties performed on-site.

Job Objective

- The Assistant Accountant- Receivables will support daily operations at the Town campus finance office and respond to stakeholders’ financial enquiries.

### Key Responsibilities

- Billing of duly registered students.

- Receipting of MPESA payments.

- Handle student finance inquiries.

- Verify, post, and issue receipts for payments made to the University via cheques, Mpesa, direct deposit transfers, etc.

- Verify third-party documents presented for receipting to ensure that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.

- Assist in class spot checks.

- Reconcile daily receipts summary.

- Reconcile the students’ accounts.

- Ensure all cheques received are banked promptly.

- Ensure safe custody of banking slips.

- Ensure all documents are properly filled.

- Assist in checking financial compliance during end-of-semester exams.

- Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications And Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance or Accounting) from an accredited/recognised University

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) II.

- One (1) year of relevant work experience in a University or in a comparable Institution.

- Computer skills in relevant areas from a recognised Institution.

Other Skills And Competencies

- Excellent computer proficiency.

- Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.

- Ability to prioritise and plan work schedule.

- Ability to develop spreadsheets and do data analysis.

- Ability to uphold integrity and confidentiality of information.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Excellent time management skills.

- Customer orientation

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