• Application Deadline: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Accounts


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Role & Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance Related Courses


• Professional Accounting Qualification – ICAN/ACCA


• 6 - 10 years of cognate finance experience preferably (some experience in the educational system will be an added advantage)


• Experienced in relating with clients/customers, managing effective collections, and leading teams

Preferred Skills:

• Deep accounting knowledge, working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, Finance leading practices


• Advanced Excel/data analysis skills


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Emotional intelligence


• Proficiency in MS applications and MS Dynamics ERP


• Integrity


• Professionalism


• Highly driven


• Attention to details


• Leadership and Organizational skills.