• Application Deadline: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  


• Salary Range ₦200,000 - ₦300,000
  

Salary:                                    N250,000

Status:                                    Full Time

Qualification:                         BSC in Accounting/Finance, professional certification is a plus.  

Experience:                           4 years plus

OVERVIEW

Our client, a secondary school in Ikeja is looking to hire a highly experienced Accountant to join the team.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tax and Accounting


• Ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded and updated


• Maintain all accounting records in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles


• Assist in budget preparation


• Ensure all expenses are within budget


• Implement financial policies and procedures


• Monitor account payables


• Process vendor invoices, identify and resolve invoicing issues and accounting discrepancies


• Track and ensure prompt payment of school fees and other receivables


• Prepare receipts


• Conduct periodic reconciliation of all school bank accounts


• Process monthly payroll in a timely manner


• File both employee taxes (PAYE) and Company Income tax accurately


• Maintain the petty cash fund


• Make Bank runs as required


• Keep accurate record of all accounting documents including receipts, etc.


• Prepare the schools’ annual financial statements


• Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit


• Track all service level agreements with vendors


• Track and ensure prompt payment of utility bills, tax remittances etc.


• Implement cost containment initiatives


• Follow up on the schools’ insurance policies and claims recovery


• Record all financial transactions


• Manage the petty cash fund


• Follow up on receivables


• File all accounting documents


• Make weekly back runs


• Process payables


• Prepare report on all accounting activities


• Prepare monthly budget