Accountant at Educare Solutions Nigeria

Job Summary:

We seek an experienced Accountant to join our professional team in a reputable secondary school (Islamic faith-based) in Akure, Ondo state. As the School acountant you will be;

•  Organising and managing school finance, in accordance with the Academies Financial Handbook, administering payroll and other financial related functions.
• Assisting the Directors, Headteacher and senior leadership team (SLT) in establishing the budget planning and financial control and procedures through which they shall be achieved, including development of resource plans as required.
•  Advising on compliance with legislation and guidance.

Job Description:

• In consultation with her/his line manager and the Headteacher prepare the school’s annual budget and review and update as necessary.
• Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the school’s budget, and produce monthly reports for the Directors, Headteacher and the Finance Committee.
• 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.
• Assist in the preparation for the annual audit, liaising with all parties involved.
• Maintain and completing monthly reconciliations and reporting banking errors to her/his line manager.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for all elements of cash handling including collections and disbursements, fundraising and school trips.
• Be responsible for the completion of the school’s payroll, ensuring all forms including timesheets, new starter/leaver/variation forms and annual returns are submitted within required deadlines.
• In conjunction with the nominated staff members, scrutinise and attend to the payment of all invoices and statements of account.
• Carry out and keep analyses of costs and other statistical information.
• Co-ordinate and maintain a list of approved contractors and suppliers to ensure best value.
• Manage, negotiate and monitor all contracts and relationships with external contractors.

Requirements/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 2-5 years of accounting/finance experience
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
• Highly detail-oriented