Halifield Schools Senior Accountant Jobs in Nigeria
Halifield Schools Senior Accountant Jobs in Nigeria
Job DescriptionResponsible 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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@halifieldschools.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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