Accountant

About the Job
Kelem International School

Post: Accountant

Kelem 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 Specifications

Reports to: Finance and Admin Manager

Coordinates with: Cashier/Secretary, Administration Assistant, Admissions Officer, HR Manager

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday (7:45 am – 4:00 pm) and Fridays (from 7:45 am – 3:00 pm)

Job Summary

The 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 duties

Being accessible to parents during drop off and dismissal and other occasions
Collaborate with appropriate personnel
Support with the development and revision of policies and handbooks
Communicating information to community members (I.e. Parents)
Input into school functions and meetings when required
Attend school functions and meetings when required
Board meetings and retreats when necessary (and any other related duties assigned by the Board and principal)
About You
Job Qualification

Education: First Degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting, or related discipline.

Experience: 4 years of relevant work experience.

Special Training: Peachtree accounting practical experience. Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly in Excel.
Requirement Skill

Accounting,
How To Apply
Interested applicants are asked to apply by submitting their most recent CV and a cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) outlining their suitability for the post.

Please include your current location in the application. The CV must include the names and full contact details of three professional referees, one of whom must be your most recent employer. Candidates not meeting the criteria will not be contacted without prior permission.

Please send all required documents in a SINGLE PDF file attached by email to hr@scsaddis.com Important: When applying for this position, kindly be sure to use “Accountant Job Application 2025-26” as your email subject. Please note that applicants will be contacted for further assessment only if they are shortlisted.

 

Closing date: After 10 days of the vacancy announced. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible, as KIS reserves the right to close the selection process at ANY TIME once the ideal candidate is identified. Application review begins as soon as applications are received.

Please note that Kelem International School (KIS) is committed to all aspects of safeguarding and safe recruitment practices to ensure that the school provides a safe and secure environment for all.