• Application Deadline: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Account Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review bank reconciliation statements


• Ensure all phone and email communication is responded to within the stipulated 48-hr time frame.


• Prepare termly subaccounts for school bus shuttle, kitchen, hostel, programs and clubs.


• Prepare management accounts and supporting schedules every term.


• Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students.


• Ensure timely collection of receivables / issue receipts / debt drive [and posting to Quickbooks]


• Ensure regular update of Students Records in Accounting Software as and when due.


• Monitor statutory payments and advice management on prompt settlement


• Responsible for School finance department’s budget


• Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders


• General Communication to parent customers on Accounting matters


• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.

Education and Work Experience

• First degree or equivalent qualification in accounting or any finance related discipline.


• Five (5) years’ experience in a similar role. (School experience is a plus).

Skills and Competences

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Experienced with customer relationship management.


• Deep knowledge of core finance and accounting practices


• Advanced knowledge of Excel/Data Analysis


• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Good sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.


• Emotional intelligence, Integrity and Professionalism.


• Proficiency in the use of MS applications and several accounting applications/ERPs such as QuickBooks.