‘Kelem International School (KIS) is a pre-KG to Grade 10 school that was originally established under the Swedish Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1946. The school has been redefined as an independent not-for-profit school since July 1st, 2019.

 We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant for the coming academic year 2023-24.

Our vision is to become a collaborative center of learning in Ethiopia, where each and every child becomes a confident and self-realized global citizen. Our mission is to facilitate the realization of every child’s full potential and develop resilient, curious, open-minded and reflective students who are able to express themselves fully and effectively.

We teach to enable our students to think critically, analyze and creatively solve problems to be adaptive in a rapidly changing world. Our school fosters in the minds of our students that learning is a life-long endeavor, setting the example by the continued professional development of our teachers and staff.

Our school aims to produce responsible and compassionate global citizens, with respect and recognition of the rich heritage of our host country, Ethiopia.

Currently the student-body of 200 represents 28 different nationalities. Kelem International School follows the Finnish curriculum blended with international standards for G1-10 and International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for KG.  We are a fully accredited international School by Cognia Global Commissions.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will prepare financial statements, prepare payroll, prepare financial analysis, prepare budget utilization reports as well as variance analysis and report the same to management. Furthermore, the Senior Accountant will also Interpret current policies, practices, plans, including implementing new financial operating procedures. In addition to, ensuring and monitoring the proper collection of the school’s revenues, along with ensuring the organization meets legal requirements from different government agencies.

Key roles & responsibilities:

• Analyzes operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred.

• Records, maintains, analyzes budgets, and prepares periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.

• 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.

Other duties

• Collaborate with appropriate personnel 

• Support with the development and revision of policies and handbooks

• Input into school policy making where appropriate

• Attend school functions and meetings when required

• Board meetings and retreats when necessary (and any other related duties assigned by the Board and principal).

Reports to: Finance and Operations Manager

Coordinates with: Accountant, Administration Assistant, Admissions Officer, HR Manager

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday (7:30 am - 4:30 pm) and Fridays (from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm).

Job Requirements

Qualifications: 

• First Degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting, or related discipline

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in an international or community school.

Special Trainings:

• Peachtree & QuickBooks accounting practical experience.

• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly in Excel.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to apply by submitting their most recent CV as well as a letter of no more than two sides of A4 outlining suitability for the post and motivation in making the application. The CV must include names and full contact details of three professional referees, one of whom must be the candidate’s most recent supervisor/ line manager. Referees will not be contacted without prior permission.

Applications may be submitted in person at the school address below or send by email to hr@scsaddis.com. In addition to interaction with candidates’ professional referees a variety of background checks will be required prior to final appointment.

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

School address:

The HR office

The Former Swedish Community School Parents Charitable Organization (FSCSPCO)

Dar Sahara street, Kazanchis,

House # 9999

Tele: +251911527341

Please note that applicants will be contacted for further assessment only if they are shortlisted.