Mirema School, a Christian institution in the education sector, is hiring a qualified Finance Officer to provide strategic oversight of the school’s financial operations including budgeting, reporting, compliance, risk management, and resource optimization, while ensuring financial sustainability and accountability aligned with the school’s mission and growth objectives.
Deadline: Rolling basis until the position is filled — Apply immediately Location: Nairobi, Kenya Apply: recruitment@miremaschool.ac.ke
About Mirema School
Mirema School is a Christian school operating under the motto “Gateway to Excellence.” The school is committed to providing quality education grounded in strong values and academic excellence, and is seeking a finance professional who shares its mission-driven culture of accountability and stewardship.
Key Responsibilities
- Budget Preparation and Consolidation — Prepare and consolidate departmental budgets into the master budget; ensure budget estimates align with organisational goals
- Budget Monitoring and Variance Analysis — Monitor budget performance and identify variances; recommend corrective actions where necessary
- Financial Reporting — Prepare timely and accurate financial reports; support management decision-making through financial analysis
- Cost and Expense Management — Track departmental expenses and analyse spending trends; recommend cost control measures to improve efficiency
- Budget Implementation and Control — Support implementation of approved budgets across departments; ensure compliance with financial policies and spending limits
- Cash Flow Forecasting and Management — Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor financial obligations; ensure adequate funds are available for operations
- Procurement and Costing Support — Collaborate with procurement teams on pricing and costing; ensure accurate cost estimates for budgeting purposes
- Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention — Implement internal controls to safeguard company resources; support compliance and fraud prevention initiatives
- Financial Performance Analysis — Analyse financial performance and key financial ratios; support strategic planning through financial insights
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting
- CPA-K / ACCA or equivalent certification
- 5 years of progressive finance leadership experience
- Strong command of QuickBooks, Sage, or similar accounting systems
- Valid certificate of good conduct
How to Apply
Send your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@miremaschool.ac.ke with the subject line being the position applied for. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
