• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced accountant who would oversee and manage school financial transactions.


• As a school Accountant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the financial health, transparency, and sustainability of the school.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions


• Prepare budget forecasts


• Publish financial statements in time


• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings


• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable


• Ensure timely bank payments


• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns


• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements


• Administer payroll for all school employees in coordination with human resources, including all appropriate deductions


• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports which include profit/loss, cash flow, and current balance as requested


• Administer and record all invoices and all payments in accordance with procedures


• Administer, maintain, and reconcile all banking and petty cash accounts


• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations


• Analyze prepayments, accruals, and other assets and liabilities accounts and record necessary adjustments if needed each month


• Maintain proper accounting vouchers and electronic databases


• Attend and assist in the internal and external audit processes, and provide required analysis


• Complete other duties as assigned by the school management

Requirements

• Proven experience in financial reporting and in the preparation of management accounts, forecasts and statutory accounts


• Experience of practical accounting, bookkeeping and payroll


• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate financial data at all levels of an organisation


• Sound knowledge of accounting standards


• Excellent Microsoft skills – Excel, Word and Outlook essential


• Confident in using Information Management Systems and able to learn new systems and processes quickly


• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills


• Excellent attention to detail


• Maintain strict confidentiality where appropriate


• Strong interpersonal skills with a clear focus on customer service