• Application Deadline:
• Position: Account Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• City Lekki


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• The preparation of annual statutory accounts, liaison with the school’s auditors, preparation of necessary documents for financial audits by external auditors


• The preparation of the termly school budget, capital expenditure plans and longer-term financial plans.


• Preparation and management of Pension accounts, computation of staff salaries and generation of Payroll, ensure appropriate deductions such as Statutory- (PAYE, pension), Staff loans, etc.


• Completion and verification of bank reconciliation, monthly financial statements, management of accounts


• Liaising with external tax consultants on tax matters, maintaining up to date status with all taxes and statutory payments, compiling and monitoring VAT returns.


• Maintains an up-to-date insurance status of school assets, review the adequacy of cover, report on cost effective alternatives.


• Ensuring all financial transactions are done in accordance with Admin/ financial operating procedures of the school.


• Monthly reconciliation of bank balances and postings for accurate verification

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university.


• At least three (2) years’ experience working in a similar role.


• Membership of a relevant professional organisation or at least the completion of first level of a recognised professional accounting program i.e. ICAN, ACCA


• Knowledge of accounting programs/softwares and tech savvy


• Ability to work with minimal or no errors in a fast paced environment


• Organisation, planning, verbal and written communication.

Additional information:

• A serene, safe and clean working environment


• Opportunities for career progression


• Educational assistance


• Discounted tuition for children


• HMO insurance.