Accountant at Berekkah Consulting Limited

Role Objective

• We are looking for an experienced accountant who would oversee and manage school financial transactions. As a school Accountant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the financial health, transparency, and sustainability of the school.

Job Description

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Administer payroll for all school employees in coordination with human resources, including all appropriate deductions
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports which include pro­fit/loss, cash‑flow, and current balance as requested
• Administer and record all invoices and all payments in accordance with procedures
• Administer, maintain, and reconcile all banking and petty cash accounts
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Analyze prepayments, accruals, and other assets and liabilities accounts and record necessary adjustments if needed each month
• Maintain proper accounting vouchers and electronic databases
• Attend and assist in the internal and external audit processes, and provide required analysis
• Complete other duties as assigned by the school management.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in financial reporting and in the preparation of management accounts, forecasts and statutory accounts
• Candidates should possess B.Sc / HND in relevant field
• Experience of practical accounting, bookkeeping and payroll
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate financial data at all levels of an organisation
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards
• Excellent Microsoft skills – Excel, Word and Outlook essential
• Confident in using Information Management Systems and able to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Maintain strict confidentiality where appropriate
• Strong interpersonal skills with a clear focus on customer service.