• Application Deadline: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: School Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Maryland


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the Schools’ accounting and reporting functions.


• Provides timely and accurate information for decision-making, in collaboration with the finance team and school leaders.


• In charge of accounts receivables and ensures timely collection as well as ensures compliance with all accounting policies.


• Ensures that preparation of weekly, monthly and termly reports, are done timely and accurately.


• Supports the preparation of statutory reports and liaises with external auditors and other consultants.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure entry of, review and approve manual journals


• Review bank reconciliation statements


• Ensure all phone and email communication is responded to within the stipulated 48-hr time frame.


• Prepare termly subaccounts for school bus shuttle, kitchen, hostel, programs and clubs.


• Prepare management accounts and supporting schedulesevery term.


• Perform periodic balance sheet review (summary of the assets and liabilities)


• Preparation of termly school budget.


• Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students.


• Admission entry of all new students


• Ensure timely collection of receivables / issue receipts / debt drive [and posting to Quickbooks]


• Ensure regular update of Students Records in Accounting Software as and when due.


• Review Account Receivable processes and ensures policy compliance.


• Review Accounts payable processes


• Preparation of payroll and ensuring timely payment of staff salaries


• Preparation and sending of monthly pay slips to staff


• Preparation of periodic Gratuity and Furniture contributions for staff


• Monitor statutory payments and advice management on prompt settlement


• Monitor remittance of monthly statutory deductions


• Responsible for School finance department’s budget


• Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders


• General Communication to parent customers on Accounting matters


• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timeliness and accuracy in billing and collection of all school fees.


• Timeliness and accuracy of weekly, monthly, termly and annual financial reports.


• Accuracy of business projections relating to finance


• Level of compliance with accounting guidelines, policies and procedures.


• Customer satisfaction index - for all parents, students and staff.

Education and Work Experience

• First Degree or equivalent qualification in accounting or any finance related discipline.


• Five (5) years experience in a similar role.


• Certified in relevant professional qualifications (ICAN, ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA).

Skills and Competences:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Experienced with customer relationship management.


• Deep knowledge of core finance and accounting practices


• Knowledgeable about State, Local, and Federal income tax laws and legislation and its implication for the School.


• Advanced knowledge of Excel/Data Analysis


• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Good sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.


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


• Emotional intelligence, Integrity and Professionalism.


• Proficiency in the use of MS applications and several accounting applications/ERPs such as Quick Books.