Accountant

Kelem International SchoolPost: AccountantKelem International School (KIS) is a Cognia-accredited, not-for-profit school offering education from Pre-KG to Grade 10. Originally established under the Swedish Embassy in Ethiopia in 1946, the school reopened as an independent institution in July 2019.At KIS, our vision is to be a collaborative center of learning that nurtures confident, self-realized global citizens. Our mission is to facilitate the full potential of every child by fostering resilience, curiosity, open-mindedness, and critical thinking. We aim to equip students with the skills to analyze, problem-solve, and adapt in an ever-changing world.KIS promotes a lifelong learning culture, ensuring both students and educators engage in continuous professional and personal development. With diverse student body of 173 students from different nationalities.If you are committed to educational leadership and transformative learning, we invite you to be part of KIS’s mission to develop responsible, compassionate global citizens while honoring Ethiopia’s rich cultural heritage. Enhancing and expanding access to quality education.Job Descriptions and SpecificationsReports to: Finance and Admin ManagerCoordinates with: Cashier/Secretary, Administration Assistant, Admissions Officer, HR ManagerWorking Hours: Monday – Thursday (7:45 am – 4:00 pm) and Fridays (from 7:45 am – 3:00 pm)Job SummaryThe accountant will analyze financial transactions, prepare payroll, prepare financial statements and report the same to management. Maintain correspondence with parents for payment completion.SPECIFIC DUTIES Analyzes operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred.Records, maintains, analyzes budgets, and prepares periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.Analyzes records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries, using accounting software.Prepares monthly payroll and reconciles it with bank payments.Prepares balance sheet, Income statement, amortization and depreciation schedules, and other financial reports.Reports budget utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Develops, implements, modifies, and documents budgeting and cost systems.Checks term tuition collections and updates outstanding balances.Prepares revenues and expenditures variance analysis and submits reports to the management.Prepares taxes owed summary, ensures compliance with tax payment and other tax requirements.Updates charts of accounts, and assigns entries to proper accounts.Performs any other related duties as and when assigned.Other dutiesBeing accessible to parents during drop off and dismissal and other occasionsCollaborate with appropriate personnelSupport with the development and revision of policies and handbooksCommunicating information to community members (I.e. Parents)Input into school functions and meetings when required Attend school functions and meetings when re...