School Accountant (1)

Job description

Job Title: School Accountant

Job Summary:

Breath of Heaven Academy (BOHA) is a private Christian school located in Barlaston Park, Lusaka. It operates under the auspices of Breath of Heaven Children’s Ministries (BOHCM). We are looking for a dedicated and experienced School Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the Academy but not limited to invoices, school fees, receipts, cash transactions and accounts. This is a critical role that requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to the values and goals of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Income Management

Issue invoices to all students on a termly basis to ensure that income is properly accounted for.
Ensure that receipts are issued timely to students as and when money is received and corresponding entries are made in the billing system.
Recognize prepayments for all income received in advance to ensure proper accountability.
Maintain an up-to-date student ledger for all students and ensure that the ledger corresponds with class registers.
Ensure that all income collected at the school is properly accounted for, receipted, and banked.

Petty Cash Management

Handle petty cash for the organization.
Properly check the relevance of all petty cash requisitions before money is issued.
Ensure that requisitions are approved before money is given to any individual.
Ensure that petty cash is retired with supporting documents within two days of money being released.
Properly reconcile petty cash with the impress before making a new requisition.
Ensure that all petty cash retirements are properly filed for future reference.
Assist in preparation of school reports.

Expenditure Management

Monitor budgets at school level and ensure expenditure is in line with approved budgets.
Ensure proper payment procedures are followed before payments are issued.
Ensure requisitions are raised by responsible departments.
Ensure requisitions are checked and authorized.
Ensure all payments are supported with necessary documentation.
Maintain proper stock management and reconciliation before authorization.
Post all payments into QuickBooks promptly and ensure proper coding.
Ensure payments are retired within one week of issuance.

Cash Management

Ensure the school does not hold excess cash at any given time; banking to be done within 48 hours.
Advise students to pay through the bank and avoid cash receipts.
Ensure payments are made via cheque or online transfer where feasible.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Candidate Qualifications:

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software -QuickBooks as added advantage
Strong analytical and organizational skills
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Applicants should send the following in a single pdf file.

A current resume not to exceed two pages.
A one-page list of references with current addresses, phone numbers and email addresses
Two letters of reference: one from your supervisor and one from your pastor or other personal reference.

To apply for this job, email your details tobohcm.jobs@gmail.com before 20th January 2026.