Accountant I at Role Model School

Job Summary

• Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks.
• You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.
• The account will also assist the senior accountant in streamlining the company’s financial processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Maintain ledger; record and document company financial transactions
• Oversee bank reconciliations and balance financial records
• Update vendor information
• Keep updated budgets; handle monthly payroll disbursements and invoices, and confirm expense vouchers and purchase orders
• Prepare and present regular reports about company finances including budgets, debts, deficits, expenditures, and revenue
• Review data to ensure that proper procedures are being followed
• Conduct or assist with fixed asset audits
• Calculate taxes and prepare tax returns in compliance with payment and reporting regulations
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies
• Utilize database management systems to maintain up-to-date record-keeping of financial documents
• Predict future revenue and expenses through a detailed analysis of current and past trends in costs, financial commitments, revenues, and trends
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Assist with other accounting projects
• Undertake any other task assigned

Job Requirements
Education:

• A Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any closely related field from a reputable University. A professional certificate (ACCA, ICAN) is a must.

Experience:

• Minimum of (3) years’ work experience post NYSC.
• Experience in the usage of Accounting software.

Job Competences:

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skill.