• Application Deadline: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Finance Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Role Summary

• A leading school in Isheri, Ogun State requires a Finance Manager for immediate employment who will be responsible for monitoring the organization’s financial health, planning and best practices.


• The ideal candidate must be proficient in oral and written communication, possess professionalism, critical thinking and the right attitude to work in addition to strong IT skills.


• This award-winning institution is committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment and becoming a great place to learn, work and grow. It is vital that the candidate be committed to upholding these ideals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient and effective organization and operation of the Accounts department ensuring effective resource allocation with the school’s financials.


• To manage and monitor budgets and payrolls, analyze and report information on the financial status of the school promptly.


• To attend management level meetings, and other meetings as required, and contribute to ideas and strategy to improve the organization and drive its initiatives.


• Maintain accurate financial records in order to facilitate information flow between the accounts department and other departments.


• Monitor all accounting procedures and resolve problems, including processing and prompt payments for all goods and services provided to the school; operation of bank accounts, ensuring that the full reconciliation is undertaken monthly and preparation of invoices and collection of fees due to the school.


• Ensure coordination of functions with related offices. Prepare financial returns for tax offices and other statutory bodies


• Prepare monthly, termly and annual management accounts.


• Relate with external auditors and other statutory organizations.


• Ensuring the financial health of the establishment.


• Other cross functional duties as requested by the School Administrator and the Board.

Requirements

• A University Degree in Accounting


• Professional membership of ICAN or its equivalent.


• Minimum of 10 years or relevant work experience


• A strong business focus and a grasp of business issues


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Strong numeracy, analytical and computer skills (use of Ms. Office Suite)


• Leadership and management competencies


• Critical thinking, planning and an eye for detail


• Self-motivated, pro-active and be able to work independently.


• Integrity and collaborative attitude to work.