Accountant

About this opportunity

POSITION SUMMARY As an accountant, you play a vital role in keeping the school’s finances on track. This involves maintaining the institution’s financial reports, records, and general ledgers; preparing and analysing budgets; performing general bookkeeping; ensuring the adherence of the school fee policy fully by clients; ensuring strict inventory management among others. You are to hold the outmost level of professionalism and integrity as your office requires that all matters are treated as confidential and with honesty. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION • Fully qualified; ICAG/CIMA/ACCA Accountant • Good commercial instincts and the ability to negotiate and be pro-active • Proficient in an accounting software eg. Tally, Sage etc • Excellent spreadsheet and IT skills. • Have an analytical and enquiring mind • Good organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills • Accuracy and attention to detail are absolute requirements to be successful in the role • A willingness to undertake continual professional development • Proficient in the use of computer programmes ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY • Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records. • Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable). Enters data into computer system using defined computer programs (Tally) • Compile data and prepare a variety of reports. • Investigate questionable data. • Ensure that stock taking at the bookshop and the sick bay is done at regular intervals • Pleasantly deal with customers to ensure satisfaction • Ensure the adherence of the school fee policy fully by clients (Parents) at all time • Manage office petty cash. • Managing statutory returns and submission (e.g PAYE, SSNIT, WHT). • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies • Maintain confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential • Maintain financial security by following internal controls • Guide accounting clerical staff (eg. cashier) by coordinating activities and answering questions • Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options to resolve discrepancies and to improve the financial state of the institution • Liaise with the financial manager in preparation of financial statements, payroll etc • Perform treasury functions (eg. Going to the bank) • Perform oversight responsibility over procurement activities • Secure financial information by completing data base backups • Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy • Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, loan accounts, accounts receivable and payroll • Implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation • Liaise with External Auditors for year-end audits as appropriate • Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions • Prepare school term bills • Track and monitors payment of term and other school activity fees, updates student accounts and sends payment notices out to parents /guardians • Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and help prepare the term and annual budget in consultation with the Management • Assist Management and staff with the preparation of budgets for funding applications and annual operational budgets • Perform all other duties as assigned by management at any point in time

Responsibilities

• Execute accountant duties and responsibilities

Requirements

• Relevant experience in the field
• Strong communication skills

Skills

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork