Accounts Receivable Manager (International School)

About the role

An international school in Nairobi, Kenya, is looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager. The role ensures that student fees and debtors are handled effectively and reported accurately and on time, while maximising collections and cash flow and helping recover old or default debt. The manager leads a team of 4-5 AR accountants across 8 schools.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4-5 AR accountants across 8 schools and aim for a 98%+ collections rate
• Manage team growth, solve complex issues and present collections updates to Head Office
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for students, co-curricular activities and trips
• Handle parent queries, provide statements and help resolve discrepancies and settle debts
• Maintain accurate records of students, fee schedules and billing details across campuses
• Record payments promptly against the correct accounts and investigate unallocated receipts
• Analyse accounts regularly, generate aged debtor reports and follow up on overdue debts
• Negotiate payment plans with parents, track deadlines and support external debt collection
• Maintain staff debtor records and ensure overdue requisitions and floats are submitted to HR for payroll deduction
• Ensure proper record filing, compliance with debtor management policies and support legal action for bad debts

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting with full CPA-K or ACCA
• 5 years of accounting experience, at least 2 in receivables
• Proven knowledge of accounts receivable with attention to detail
• Able to manage the Accounts Receivable department effectively and work under tight deadlines