• Application Deadline: Sun, 2 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Account Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Lekki


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  


• Salary Range ₦200,000 - ₦300,000/month
  

Qualification

• BSc Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.


• Professional qualification

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of successful experience as an Account Officer or similar role preferably in educational sector


• Working effectively with internal and external partners.


• Experience using financial software.


• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.


• Information management systems.


• Knowledge of financial regulations.


• An awareness and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities of all adults who work with children

Job description

• Attend to parents in the payment of fees and other purchases.


• Promptly issue receipts for payments.


• Ensure the timely and accurate posting of entries to the sales ledgers.


• Keep records of payment schedules and plans i.e. yearly and termly.


• Prepare and communicate incoming year’s invoices and schedules to parents according to established schedule.


• Liaise with paying companies in processing fees payment of their employee’s children.


• Send reminders via email and text message to parents on outstanding payments.


• Ensure the prompt collection of outstanding fees and escalate to the Bursar when necessary.


• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of all payment.


•  Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records and report on: cafeteria, school shop, school photos, year books, extra-curricular activities/clubs, Volts club, etc.