• Application Deadline:
• Position: School Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Abuja , Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• In consultation with her/his line manager and the Headteacher prepare the school’s annual budget and review and update as necessary


• Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the school’s budget, and produce monthly reports for the Directors, Headteacher and the Finance Committee.


• 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.


• Assist in the preparation for the annual audit, liaising with all parties involved.


• 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. Ensure that the school’s finance policy is reviewed and updated as necessary and that the school meets all financial requirements

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting


• Must have at least 4 years experience as a School Acountant.


• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks


• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables


• Experience with general ledger functions


• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills