• Application Deadline: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: School Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

School Accountant duties include:

• Other duties of an appropriate level and nature may also be required, as directed by the Head of School


• She /he has to maintain financial reports, records, and general ledgers; prepare and analyse budgets; and perform general bookkeeping


• Responsible for billing activities, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable and recovery is vital.


• The School Accountant is responsible for administering payroll and pension related functions.


• Assisting Advising on compliance with legislation and guidance, for example FCT-IRS, FIRS, PENCOM, etc


• Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the school’s budget, and produce monthly and weekly reports for the Director


• Keep all school accounts and prepare income and expenditure reports in accordance with the financial regulations and shall prepare accounts for submission to the school’s auditors.


• Maintain and oversee all bank accounts including the school’s debit card/s, completing monthly reconciliations and reporting banking errors to her/his line manager.


• Be responsible for all elements of cash handling including collections and disbursements, banking and security, fundraising and school trips.


• Be responsible for the completion of the school’s payroll, ensuring all forms including timesheets, new starter/leaver/variation forms and annual returns are submitted within required deadlines.


• Be responsible for the placement of orders ensuring they are processed through the school’s computerize finance accounting.


• In conjunction with the nominated staff members, scrutinise and attend to the payment of all invoices and statements of account.


• Carry out and keep analyses of costs and other statistical information.


• Co-ordinate and maintain a list of approved contractors and suppliers to ensure best value.


• Advise the Directors and its committees as required.

Administration:

S/he Shall:

• Ensure that all administrative duties, checks, documentation, reports and returns (internal and external) are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.


• Collate information, statistics and prepare reports as required by her/his line manager and the Director

Key Attributes

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years experience.


• Accountant with demonstrated experience in customer service account management is very pivotal to the job function


• Self-confident, Mature and well-dressed


• Chartered Account is a plus


• Knowledge of all accounting software i.e. SAGE50


• Ability to evaluate, analyse and take critical decisions.


• The position also requires administrative and supervisory functions.