04/01/2022
Vacancy in an ICT Education company
Job Position: School Accountant
Job Location: Ajah, Lagos
Job Descriptions
School Accountant duties include:
o Other duties of an appropriate level and nature may also be required, as directed by the Head of School
o She /he has to maintain financial reports, records, and general ledgers; prepare and analyze budgets; and perform general bookkeeping. Responsible for billing activities, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable and recovery is vital
o The School Accountant is responsible for Organizing Handbook, and administering payroll and pension related functions.
o Assisting Advising on compliance with legislation and guidance, for example LIRS, FIRS, PENCOM, etc
o Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the school’s budget, and produce monthly reports for the Directors and the Finance Committee.
o 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.
o 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.
o Be responsible for all elements of cash handling including collections and disbursements, banking and security, fundraising and school trips.
o Be responsible for the completion of the school’s payroll, ensuring all forms including timesheets, newstarter/leaver/variation forms and annual returns are submitted within required deadlines.
o Be responsible for the placement of orders ensuring they are processed through the school’s computerize finance accounting.
o In conjunction with the nominated staff members, scrutinise and attend to the payment of all invoices and statements of account.
o Carry out and keep analyses of costs and other statistical information.
o Co-ordinate and maintain a list of approved contractors and suppliers to ensure best value.
o Advise the Directors and its committees as required.
Administration
S/he Shall:
o Ensure that all administrative duties, checks, documentation, reports and returns (internal and external) are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.
o Collate information, statistics and prepare reports as required by her/his line manager, the Directors and Head of Schoo
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Key Attributes:
o Accountant with demonstrated experience in customer service account management is very pivotal to the job function
o Self-Confident, Mature and well dressed
o Ability to evaluate, analyse and take critical decisions.
o The position also requires administrative and supervisory functions.
Bsc, OND/HND Accountancy or relevant A minimum of 3-4 years’ proven experience in a similar role. ICAN certified preferred
Email CV to [email protected]