• Application Deadline: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Accounts


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the Campus’ accounting and reporting functions and reports directly to the Chief Accountant who takes responsibility over the entire accounting process.


• Also expected to work with other finance leaders in providing timely and accurate information for decision-making.


• Oversees billing processes and interaction with parents and other external and internal stakeholders, manages accounts receivables ensures timely collections, and ensures compliance with policies and budgetary controls around accounts payables.


• Ensures that month-end closing activities and preparation of monthly reports are done timely and accurately.


• Supports the preparation of statutory reports and liaises with external auditors and other consultants. Supervises and manages the performance of the Campus Accounts Team.


• Responsible for accounting excellence on Campus


• Manage Campus accounting and financial activities including billings, payments, receivables, payables, and invoicing


• Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students


• Ensure regular update of student records as and when due


• Review Account Receivable processes and ensure policy compliance


• Ensure timely collection of receivables


• Review Accounts payable processes and ensure prompt settlement of approved bills


• Monitor statutory payments and advise management on prompt settlement


• Monitor remittance of statutory deductions


• Oversee payroll processes and ensure timely payment of staff


• Reconcile PTA accounts quarterly and prepare reports for PTA executives


• Perform bank reconciliation


• Review and approve bank reconciliation statements prepared by team members


• Closely supervise petty cash management


• Oversee documentation management and ensure adequate supporting documents exist for all transactions


• Ownership of all Campus related ledgers (regular account analysis)


• Ensure adequate close-the-books processes are followed


• Support Preparation of management accounts and supporting schedules


• Perform periodic balance sheet review


• Oversee budget monitoring and control at the Campus level


• Oversee Campus treasury management processes


• Prepare weekly Campus cash forecasts


• Responsible for the Campus finance department’s budget


• Provide inputs for the development of improved accounting controls, policies, and, procedures


• Ensure proper coordination of activities within the department


• Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders


• Support the external audit process


• Evaluate the performance of the team and make necessary recommendations


• Perform research and analysis to support decision-making as may be required


• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Line Manager.