School Business Manager

Globalhunt Associates is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven School Business Manager to oversee the financial, administrative, and operational functions of a school in Nairobi. This is a senior, hands-on role that sits at the intersection of accounting excellence and school administration, making it ideal for a professional who thrives in a structured educational environment.

The School Business Manager will be the backbone of the school's day-to-day operations — ensuring financial integrity, seamless administration, positive parent experiences, and active support for student enrollment and retention. If you enjoy wearing multiple hats and take pride in building systems that work, this role is for you.

• Maintain accurate accounting records, financial ledgers, and daily updates to the school's financial system.
• Manage fee billing, receipting, debt collection, and follow-up on outstanding fee balances.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, expenditure statements, and termly budgets.
• Oversee petty cash management, reconciliations, payment processing, reimbursements, and staff advances.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory financial requirements, and support audit processes.
• Develop, implement, and enforce financial policies, internal controls, and accountability measures.
• Coordinate and manage daily administrative operations including correspondence, notices, and school communications.
• Maintain accurate school records, databases, attendance registers, asset registers, and filing systems.
• Oversee procurement, supplier management, and inventory of school supplies, stationery, textbooks, and equipment.
• Supervise support staff to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised school environment.
• Respond promptly and professionally to parent and guardian inquiries regarding fees, programs, and school policies.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with parents, guardians, and the broader school community.
• Participate in marketing and enrollment activities, including conducting school tours for prospective families.
• Support school communication via WhatsApp, email, newsletters, and other platforms to drive enrollment and retention.

• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Must have at least 5 years of hands-on accounting or finance experience, ideally within a school or educational institution setting.
• Must be able to prepare, interpret, and present financial reports independently with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate the ability to manage fee collection processes, reduce outstanding balances, and implement debt recovery procedures effectively.
• Must be proficient in accounting software and school management systems, and capable of maintaining daily system updates.
• Must be able to develop and enforce financial controls and policies to safeguard school assets and funds.
• Must have strong administrative skills — able to coordinate operations, manage records, and supervise support staff.
• Must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills when engaging parents, guardians, and prospective families.
• Must be capable of supporting marketing and enrollment activities, including conducting school tours and drafting communications.
• CPA (K) qualification or progress toward it is a strong added advantage.
• Prior experience in an educational institution is highly preferred.

The salary for this position has not been explicitly stated in the job posting. Based on the seniority of the role, the required 5+ years of experience, and prevailing Kenyan market rates for School Business Managers in Nairobi, the estimated monthly compensation range is KES 80,000 – KES 150,000. Actual compensation will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and the hiring institution's pay structure. Candidates are encouraged to state their salary expectations during the application process.

• Full-time, permanent employment
• Opportunity to work in a stable, structured educational environment
• Professional growth in a multi-functional leadership role

Ideal candidate: A finance or accounting professional with 5+ years of experience who has worked in a school or similar institution, is comfortable managing both financial and operational responsibilities, and genuinely enjoys engaging with parents and school communities. You are proactive, discreet, and take ownership of your work without being micromanaged.

Do NOT apply if: You have fewer than 5 years of relevant accounting experience, are uncomfortable with direct parent-facing interactions, or are looking for a purely back-office finance role with no administrative or operational involvement. This role requires broad engagement across the school's functions — not just financial reporting.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application before the closing date of 30th June 2026. To apply, send your updated CV and a cover letter clearly highlighting your relevant experience in school or institutional finance and administration. Apply through the Globalhunt Associates official application channel or the job platform where this posting was listed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.