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Satellite Campus Accounts Graduate Trainees x2 Posts

Women's University in Africa

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in processing accounts payable, accounts receivable transactions including tuition, fees, grants, and other campus revenue;
• Manage and monitor student debtor accounts, ensuring accurate billing, timely posting of payments, and follow-up on outstanding balances for each campus;
• Prepare and issue student fee statements and ensure correct allocation of student payments;
• Implement controls over student receivables to minimize arrears and support timely collection of fees;
• Maintain accurate accounting records including journals, ledgers, and supporting documentation and maintain organized financial files (physical and electronic).
• Assist in monitoring campus budgets and expenditure against approved allocations;
• Support budget preparation and support month-end closing activities.
• Perform daily bank, cash, student accounts, and general ledger reconciliations and when requested;
• Maintain proper documentation, ensure compliance with internal controls, adherence to University financial policies, government regulations, and accounting standards;
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing requested information;
• Attend to student account-related inquiries, payments, balances, issuing statements and processing refunds, in a professional and timely manner;
• Perform any other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

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Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent from a recognised institute of higher learning;
• Must have graduated within the last two (2) years as at date of this job advertisement;
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with team members and stakeholders;
• Previous internship experience;
• Solid understanding and application of IAS and IFRS;
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage Pastel, Navision, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

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