• Application Deadline: Wed, 7 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: School Bursar


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Osun


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Position Requirements: Knowledge and Experience

• Degree level qualifications (minimum Bachelor Degree);


• Qualified Chartered Accountant;


• Demonstrated experience as a Bursar within an International School environment;


• Knowledge and experience in establishing an International School Budget to cater for all aspects of school life;


• Several years’ experience in managing the finances in an established International School;


• Analytical skills, able to interpret multiple data sets to track the school finances on a term-by-term basis (with an annual overview in mind);


• Commercially astute with a very good understanding of financial metrics, able to set budgets and able assess future outcomes;


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate positively with parents, staff, students, school providers and external authorities;


• Good ICT skills (e.g., Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint);


• A globally minded person with the knowledge of trends for the financial management within an International School context.  

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Oversee the financial management of the School including business planning, budgeting and forecasting, financial risk management and asset management of the School’s financial resources;


• Ensure that financial functions are provided effectively and efficiently for all areas of Olashore International School, including:


• Preparation of monthly accounts


• Prepare budgets and recommend fee levels


• Prepare capital and operating cash flow projections


• Prepare the Annual Accounts with the Auditors


• Management of the financial investments of the School


• Efficient management of the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions


• Maintenance of the family/student information database


• Management of bank relationships and oversee the management of investments and borrowings


• Manage relationships with pension providers to ensure full compliance with requirements funding


• Completion of regulatory financial reporting and benchmarking surveys


• School payroll – efficient and accurate processing of payroll and maintenance of payroll systems and records;


• Manage the preparation of financial submissions and budgets for the School to optimise funding availability and allocation in line with the School’s directions and needs;


• Insurance – maintain an efficient and up to date insurance portfolio;


• Reporting – ensure professional, timely and accurate reports are prepared for the School Board and management of the School to facilitate appropriate management and decision making;


• Meet monthly with Board Chairman, if required;


• Develop and maintain Accounting policies and procedures;


• Keep abreast of GST, Fringe Benefits Tax and other tax rulings, including attendance at seminars and liaison with the relevant Government Bodies and the ISV regarding such issues.