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Enko Education

Affordable international schools with university guidance

Finance Officer

Financial Accounting +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMbour, SenegalNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+4 or Bac+5 diploma in accounting, finance, audit, or management control, such as a Master CCA, DESCOGEF, DSCG, or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of experience in general accounting and financial management.
  • At least 2 years of experience independently managing monthly closings.
  • Experience in budget preparation, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
  • Participation in at least one external audit.
  • Strong command of revised SYSCOHADA and Senegalese tax and social obligations, including VAT, withholding taxes, income taxes, and social charges.
  • Good command of accounting closings, bank reconciliations, receivables, treasury, and financial forecasting.
  • Excellent command of Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and advanced reporting.
  • Good knowledge of accounting software and management tools.
  • Knowledge of IFRS standards and professional English sufficient to communicate with Group Finance teams and International Baccalaureate contacts.
  • Integrity, confidentiality, attention to detail, autonomy, analytical ability, deadline management, risk anticipation, and the ability to propose practical solutions.
  • Diplomacy and firmness in managing fee collection with parents.
  • Ability to support school leadership in financial management and use of budgeting tools and financial indicators.
  • Successful candidates must provide police clearance, or equivalent, from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.
  • Reference checks with previous employers will be conducted for successful candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Record accounting transactions accurately and regularly in accordance with revised SYSCOHADA.
  • Process and verify invoices and supporting documents in Dext, and billing data in Eduka.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accounts are justified, targeting at least 95% of expense accounts justified at each monthly close.
  • Participate in monthly and annual closings within required deadlines.
  • Identify anomalies and alert the Country Chief Accountant to financial risks or non-compliance.
  • Participate in preparing the annual budget and monitor revenue, expenses, and the profit and loss statement.
  • Keep budget-to-actual variances to a maximum of 5% per profit-and-loss line and 2% for payroll.
  • Analyze variances, anticipate cost overruns, and propose corrective measures.
  • Monitor average cost per student and contribute to revenue and EBITDA targets.
  • Support school leadership in using budgeting tools and interpreting financial indicators.
  • Produce reliable, complete monthly financial reports in accordance with Group deadlines.
  • Analyze revenue, expenses, payroll, treasury, and key performance indicators.
  • Explain budget variances and formulate practical recommendations.
  • Keep post-closing adjustments below 5% and contribute to improving the school’s profitability.
  • Collaborate with Regional and Group Finance teams to ensure financial data consistency.
  • Supervise tuition billing and collection, targeting a collection rate of at least 95% continuously and 98% at the academic closings on June 30 and December 31.
  • Monitor receivables, send payment reminders, and communicate with parents about payments and billing anomalies.
  • Prepare cash-flow forecasts and maintain available funds covering at least two months of operating expenses.
  • Monitor receipts and payments, including supplier payments, salaries, and investments.
  • Ensure expenses are justified, authorized, and compliant.
  • Process all financial requests from parents and providers within a maximum of 48 business hours.
  • Protect the confidentiality of financial and personal data.
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, delegated-authority rules, and Group Golden Rules.
  • Contribute to financial requirements related to the International Baccalaureate.
  • Report risks and propose improvements to financial-management practices.
  • Prepare supporting documents and files required for audits and external controls.
  • Work with the accounting firm to prepare and file annual financial statements.
  • Follow up on audit recommendations, targeting closure of at least 90% before the next audit.
  • Maintain at least 95% compliance with internal procedures, with a target of progressing to 98%.
  • Implement corrective actions to strengthen internal control.

Desired Qualifications

  • A professional accounting qualification, such as DECOFI or DSCG, or an ACCA certification.
  • Experience in a private school, audit firm, non-governmental organization, or multinational group.
  • Knowledge of Dext, Eduka, and Xero.

About the Company

Enko Education

Affordable international schools with university guidance

Enko Education runs a growing network of international schools across Africa that offer high-quality, globally recognized education at affordable tuition. It provides students with internationally recognized qualifications and university guidance, preparing them for admission to top universities and successful careers. The program operates through affordable tuition combined with rigorous academics, career-readiness support, and ongoing professional development for teachers. Revenue comes from tuition and related educational services. Enko’s differentiator is delivering inclusive access to international standards at a lower cost while prioritizing academic excellence, career preparation, and university placement across a broad African footprint. Its goal is to broaden access to top universities for African learners by delivering a scalable, quality international education.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$57.4M
Headquarters
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
2013

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