Accountant

Duties & Responsibilities: • Record to accounting system all journal entries related to General Ledger, Accounts Payables & Accruals, Accounts Receivables, Fixed Assets and Cash Management sub ledgers. • Handle petty cash and main cash daily by ensuring the payments and receipts are appropriate and in compliance with petty cash policy of the department. • Generate daily petty cash balance report along with proper denominations and get verified by Team Leader. • Prepare the main cash statement daily with relevant receipts which will act as proof to reconcile the amount to be deposited in banks. • Maintain safe custody of cash on daily basis up to an extend of KD 5000. • Collect fees from students, issue receipts and deposit collected cash in KCST’s bank account. • Hands on knowledge about the various receipt books maintained by the department such as tuition fee receipt book (semester wise), application fees book, registration fees book, transfer of credit book, other income, and miscellaneous income book for receipts from commercial outlets. • Maintain and update records on outstanding accounts, receipts and payments, credit for scholarship, adjustment for advances, referral incentives for students etc. • Maintain records for withdrawal, deferred etc. and follow the refunds process with all necessary approvals. • Maintain and update all records of student wise installment cases. • Perform revenue reconciliation and make sure the movement of deferred revenue to revenue recognition on monthly basis. • Prepare report on student receivables monthly considering 1st of every month being the deadline. • Prepare AR report on monthly basis; reconcile with accounting system and discuss with Team Leader. • Follow up with students on fees payment at least a week before the due date. • Any dishonored cheque must be immediately brought to the notice of the Team Leader so that necessary steps can be taken. • Ensure to get update from admission department and other department relevant to the profile. • Perform clerical functions to support finance department. • Distribute cash salaries to the employees. • Any other assignment time to time assigned by Team Leader Successful candidates are expected to have: • Education: Min. bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. • 3+ years’ experience in a similar position. • Fluent in English and Arabic. • Familiarity with higher education or non-profit business operations is preferable. • Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Office Suite and computerized ledger systems. • Experience with spreadsheets and accounting software (Oracle Cloud, AX, FIMS). • Ability to deal with multiple activities and deadlines. • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and treat confidential matters with tact and discretion.